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K443 TJX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,809 mi
Last recorded131,809 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK443 TJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 131,809 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,809 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 129,660 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 128,818 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,284 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,041 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 4 Aug 2020 119,690 miles

oil leak engine

slight play in rear bearings

Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 110,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 106,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,023 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear leaf spring bushs perrished

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,023 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear leaf spring bushs perrished

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,241 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT INNER PLUS OUTER C/V BOOTS SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,957 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERRIHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 8 Aug 2013 90,983 miles

HEAT SHIELD RATTLES

Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HEAT SHIELD RATTLES ON EXHAUST

Pass 17 Aug 2012 85,998 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 83,533 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,533 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine coolant leak

grease leaking from front hubs

Pass 10 Nov 2006 83,207 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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K443 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K443 TJX, 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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What year was K443 TJX registered?

K443 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K443 TJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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