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K469 DDC

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

69,043 mi
Last recorded69,043 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK469 DDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 68,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,479 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at base of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at base of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around windscreen (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around windscreen (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 67,475 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at base of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor at base of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around windscreen (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around windscreen (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel under bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2021 65,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor and inner outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 62,483 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 57,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake hoses ferrules swollen with rust under rubber covers

nearside front under wing forward panel corroded

nearside headlight image poor

Fail 7 May 2019 57,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake hoses ferrules swollen with rust under rubber covers

nearside front under wing forward panel corroded

nearside headlight image poor

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,266 miles

all rear seatbelt ancorages have metal sorpports inside seats

vehicle has multible spots of bad corrosion

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,249 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

all rear seatbelt ancorages have metal sorpports inside seats

vehicle has multible spots of bad corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,354 miles

Both front wipers showing signs of perishing

General corrosion underside

Nearside Front washer jet requires adjustment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 49,581 miles

BOTH brake pipes at rear corroded

Corrosion in various places but not in structural areas

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 49,581 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

BOTH brake pipes at rear corroded

Corrosion in various places but not in structural areas

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 49,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole nearside and offside front quater pannels

Hole nearside front outrigger

Hole offside front sill

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hole nearside and offside front quater pannels

Hole nearside front outrigger

Hole offside front sill

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 47,513 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

f/brake discs worn

fuel tank corroded

grease covering o/s/f calipur

hole n/s/f outrigger

hole n/s/f quater pannel

hole o/s/f quater pannel

hole o/s/f sill

hole o/s/r floor

underseal restricting view of repaired areas

Fail 6 May 2014 47,506 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

f/brake discs worn

fuel tank corroded

grease covering o/s/f calipur

hole n/s/f outrigger

hole n/s/f quater pannel

hole o/s/f quater pannel

hole o/s/f sill

hole o/s/r floor

underseal restricting view of repaired areas

Fail 1 Apr 2014 47,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

auxilliary belt loose and flapping when engine running

clutch VERY heavy

exhaust system corroded and has minor blows

nearside front inner arch and non continupous welded repair but its non structural

offside front inner wing holed badly next to engine mount but mount is secure

slight movement in top steering column

water tank loose in straps

Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,376 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,461 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 40,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,833 miles

surface corrosion in o/s/f lower inner wheel arch

Pass 19 Feb 2010 36,393 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,773 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,773 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 28,521 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 24,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K469 DDC is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 K469 DDC, 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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K469 DDC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 July 1993.

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