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K472 VPF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK472 VPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 67,130 miles

iner arches and iner ceils tender in places

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2025 66,553 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,139 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside front ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 65,139 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside front ()

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 63,583 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ends ()

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair(nearside rear)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 61,773 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 58,755 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 58,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 56,040 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 56,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,868 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,179 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,387 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 52,386 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 50,823 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls perrishing

Fail 1 May 2014 50,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres sidewalls perrishing

Pass 2 May 2013 50,004 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 48,828 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 48,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,077 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 45,076 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight play in n/s steering rack ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,981 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting slightly perished

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 37,179 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,355 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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K472 VPF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K472 VPF, 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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K472 VPF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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