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K475 VPF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,179 mi
Last recorded55,179 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK475 VPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 55,179 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 55,179 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 54,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 55,575 miles

Nearside Front windscreen panel has slight rust

Nearside Rear inner door frame has slight rust

Offside Rear inner door frame has slight rust

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slightly cracked (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox torsion mount (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slightly cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,124 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe & rear pipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by rear shackle bracket (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,999 miles

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,999 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2014 54,969 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 54,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,914 miles

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2013 54,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,740 miles

clip broken on lsv boot

exhaust front pipe showing crack/fracture on pipe

front to rear brake pipe showing slight corrosion

lower rear engine tie bush showing slight deteriation

n/s cv boot showing cracks

oil level on min

rear suspension liw

slight bind n/s/rear brake

slight play n/s track rod jnt

Fail 25 Aug 2011 54,740 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

clip broken on lsv boot

exhaust front pipe showing crack/fracture on pipe

front to rear brake pipe showing slight corrosion

lower rear engine tie bush showing slight deteriation

n/s cv boot showing cracks

oil level on min

rear suspension liw

slight bind n/s/rear brake

slight play n/s track rod jnt

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,693 miles

n/s cv boot showing cracks

o/s front chassis member above front tie bar anchor point showing corrosionyellow chalked

o/s frontwheel rim showing corrosion

rear springs look weak

Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s cv boot showing cracks

o/s front chassis member above front tie bar anchor point showing corrosionyellow chalked

o/s frontwheel rim showing corrosion

rear springs look weak

Pass 29 Aug 2008

crack in front exhaust pipe not yet blowing badly

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,657 miles

advise corrosion to o/s/f inner arch

Pass 15 Aug 2006 46,797 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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K475 VPF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K475 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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K475 VPF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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