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K478 CKX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,199 mi
Last recorded115,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 CKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 115,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,743 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 114,743 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 113,829 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 113,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,495 miles

front inner wheel arches and outer sills slight corrosion ! NOT HOLED

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,201 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,201 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 114,026 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 111,054 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 111,054 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,729 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 109,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper support bracket corroded and broken

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,420 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 10,842 miles

Emissions not tested co to high on first test had to abandon 2nd test due to water escaping from header tank (7.3.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,128 miles

vehicle extensively undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,292 miles

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

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

various areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Fail 21 Apr 2015 106,291 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

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

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

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

various areas of corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 14 Jan 2014 105,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 105,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 102,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,632 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 91,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2010 87,765 miles

Both Front Tyres Scrubbing On Outer Edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,765 miles

Both Front Tyres Scrubbing On Outer Edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,704 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 83,704 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 81,363 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 76,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 76,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,297 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 76,297 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 75,489 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K478 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K478 CKX, 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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K478 CKX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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