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K401 PAE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

154,559 mi
Last recorded154,559 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 PAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 154,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 153,643 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 153,643 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 151,143 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 151,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,227 miles

Nearside Rear LENS FADED

Offside Rear LENS FADED

Pass 13 May 2021 144,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens faded

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

Offside Rear lens faded

parking brake only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Fail 12 May 2021 144,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing leaf spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

parking brake only just met minimum requirements of 16%

Fail 10 Nov 2020 144,064 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights operating when foot brake pressed , when lights switched off (4.2.3 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near brake hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis towards towing eye (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp shaking unable to check (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides when lights on , add on lights flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,091 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 126,675 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both inner wings corroded in places

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust rubber cracking

gusset and panelwork corroded beneath cab steps and not secured to sill fully though not affecting the strength and condition of a prescribed area at this point

several electrical wiring looms in engine bay and underside not fully in saluted nor fully secure not likely to cause a short

Fail 25 Apr 2018 126,648 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner wing under suspension (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

both inner wings corroded in places

exhaust manifold cracked

exhaust rubber cracking

gusset and panelwork corroded beneath cab steps and not secured to sill fully though not affecting the strength and condition of a prescribed area at this point

several electrical wiring looms in engine bay and underside not fully in saluted nor fully secure not likely to cause a short

Pass 11 May 2017 121,979 miles

corrosion beneath both front wheel arches though not seriously weakening the prescribed area

exhaust manifold cracked

grease escaping cv boot nearside front

gusset panelwork corroded beaneath cab steps and not secured to sills fully though not affecting the strength and condition of the prescribed area at this point

several electrical wiring loomsin engine bay and on the underside not fully insulated nor fully secure though not likely to cause a short

Fail 8 May 2017 121,966 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion beneath both front wheel arches though not seriously weakening the prescribed area

exhaust manifold cracked

grease escaping cv boot nearside front

gusset panelwork corroded beaneath cab steps and not secured to sills fully though not affecting the strength and condition of the prescribed area at this point

several electrical wiring loomsin engine bay and on the underside not fully insulated nor fully secure though not likely to cause a short

Pass 13 May 2016 115,643 miles

Corrosion under both front wheel arches

Drivers seat fore and aft movement tight

Emissions close to maximum limit (black smoke)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Wiring looms on underside and beside battery not fully secured/insulated

Fail 13 May 2016 115,643 miles

Corrosion under both front wheel arches

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Drivers seat fore and aft movement tight

Emissions close to maximum limit (black smoke)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Wiring looms on underside and beside battery not fully secured/insulated

Pass 27 Apr 2015 108,907 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension rubbers bushes worn cracked

bind on off side rear brake

rear leaf spring spacers worn

spare wheel loose

washers aim off side

Pass 2 May 2014 102,195 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in exhaust

near side top marker not working

rear leaf springs rubber spacer missing or wrn

Fail 30 Apr 2014 102,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in exhaust

near side top marker not working

rear leaf springs rubber spacer missing or wrn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,688 miles

Both front inner Track Control Arms bushes starting to split.

Cracks starting to appear in N/S/R tyre.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 96,669 miles

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

Both front inner Track Control Arms bushes starting to split.

Cracks starting to appear in N/S/R tyre.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 94,420 miles

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

heavy undersealed

Fail 14 May 2012 94,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 93,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake discs rusty n/s o/s

rear suspension and shockabsorbers rusty

Fail 3 May 2011 93,852 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusty n/s o/s

rear suspension and shockabsorbers rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,586 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,696 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 89,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 78,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 76,478 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 76,478 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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K401 PAE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 K401 PAE, 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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K401 PAE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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