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K398 SGD

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

101,406 mi
Last recorded101,406 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 SGD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,406 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Offside Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,406 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Offside Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Offside Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Offside Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 99,533 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective split in pipe (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive hc 4000hc risk of emissions analyzer block (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits test aborted risk of equipment damage (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam will not stay on position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Fuel pipe chafing next to radiator (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,430 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 4 May 2016 99,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front outrigger/chassis corroded but not within perscribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing worn/noisy

Offside offside front sill/inner arch corroded but not within perscribed area

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

gas tank strap insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,803 miles

offside front inner arch corrosion but not in perscribed area

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 May 2013 94,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 94,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 90,553 miles

exhaust corroded

osf wiper poorly clearing the screen

Fail 28 Nov 2011 90,553 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded

osf wiper poorly clearing the screen

rear tyre pressures low

Pass 27 Nov 2010 87,545 miles

corrosion to inner sills os ns

osr tyre very close to fouling rear suspension

Fail 25 Nov 2010 87,545 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to inner sills os ns

osr tyre very close to fouling rear suspension

Pass 4 Nov 2009 86,824 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak,water pump belt hanging off

engine oil leak

osf coil spring possible broke,cant fully see it

osr tyre very close to osr leaf spring,possible worng wheel fitted

rear exhaust rubber broke

rear slights slight interaction

wipers poor condition slight smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,614 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank very rusty at offside front edge

rear gearbox mount rubber detached

Fail 27 Nov 2008 83,614 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel tank very rusty at offside front edge

rear gearbox mount rubber detached

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,429 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 81,427 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,980 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 78,980 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K398 SGD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K398 SGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K398 SGD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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