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K447 RVL

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

59,688 mi
Last recorded59,688 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK447 RVL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 59,688 miles

Lower gearbox mount worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 59,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Lower gearbox mount worn

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 57,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 57,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 56,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 54,186 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,186 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 50,888 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 50,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

excessive corrision osf chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 49,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 47,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING TO INNERPANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 47,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security WING TO INNERPANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Nov 2016 42,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,312 miles

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

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

battery strapped in place

Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,736 miles

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

front compliance bushes perished

nearside front and offside front inner sills badly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front compliance bushes perished

nearside front and offside front inner sills badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,585 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front side light dim

numberplate lights dim

Fail 23 Mar 2012 39,585 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front side light dim

numberplate lights dim

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank slightly moist

load sensing valve has minimal movement

nearside and offside sill are corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,021 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 35,021 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 33,213 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 33,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f bumper needs re bolting

Fail 16 Jan 2007 24,731 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 23,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 22,367 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K447 RVL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K447 RVL, 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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K447 RVL is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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