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K452 CPY

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK452 CPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,889 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,889 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 85,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,774 miles

Floor not fully secure step brackets corroded both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 72,774 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floor not fully secure step brackets corroded both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 72,464 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,055 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 72,055 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,589 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,721 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 68,973 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,365 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 61,366 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters starting to show signs of deterioration

Front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play play in the nearside track rod end ball joint

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,366 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters starting to show signs of deterioration

Front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

Play play in the nearside track rod end ball joint

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 56,102 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 56,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 54,436 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,281 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,245 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 54,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,899 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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K452 CPY is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K452 CPY, 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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K452 CPY is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 May 1993.

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