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K383 BAX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,464 mi
Last recorded69,464 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 BAX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 69,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 69,457 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 69,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step Sill / Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Step Sill / Outer Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front repair made to step sill area unable to inspect quality of repair covered with fiberglass type material

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 68,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill repaired with fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts cable hanging loose next to crankshaft pulley (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front repair made to step sill area unable to inspect quality of repair covered with fiberglass type material

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 67,885 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,034 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 66,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 64,448 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 61,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,395 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 63,207 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,545 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,626 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 60,626 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 60,611 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,298 miles

Clutch Trust Bearing very Noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration Plte Deteriorating

Wheel Nuts not checked Caps fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,216 miles

Drivers dorr mirror arms weak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K383 BAX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K383 BAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K383 BAX registered?

K383 BAX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 12 May 1993.

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