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K422 CAJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,905 mi
Last recorded80,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK422 CAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 80,905 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 80,890 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 80,484 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 80,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 80,161 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,159 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 26 Apr 2022 77,149 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

exhaust rubbers perished and snapped

Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,620 miles

slight corrosion on front inner wings

Fail 16 Aug 2019 74,618 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front inner wings

Pass 24 Aug 2018 73,565 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 73,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,320 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016 71,286 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,058 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,061 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 68,061 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 64,190 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,409 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 58,409 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BRake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner wing corroded

Offside rear upper marker light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 56,188 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 54,811 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 49,484 miles

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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K422 CAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K422 CAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K422 CAJ registered?

K422 CAJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K422 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K422 CAJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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