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K458 TJX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,156 mi
Last recorded70,156 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 TJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 70,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 70,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 70,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 69,898 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 69,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,972 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,097 miles

N/S/F outer CV boot leaking slightly

N/S/F wheel arch starting to corrode

O/S/F wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 25 Feb 2017 67,513 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,526 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,318 miles

both front tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

both outer step sills and undersills getting corroded

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion both rear spring rear hanger brackets

Fail 28 Jan 2015 66,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

both outer step sills and undersills getting corroded

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion both rear spring rear hanger brackets

Pass 14 May 2014 65,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 63,590 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

inner wheel arches corroded

offside front sill corroded and paint blistered and feels week

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 63,588 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rubbers perished and splitting

inner wheel arches corroded

offside front sill corroded and paint blistered and feels week

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,630 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 60,162 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 57,745 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,089 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 55,339 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,708 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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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K458 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 81%.

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 K458 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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K458 TJX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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