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K479 VPF

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,009 mi
Last recorded32,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK479 VPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 32,009 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill corroding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroding

Fail 6 Jun 2026 32,009 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill corroding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside sill corroding

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 31,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 31,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 31,652 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Outer sill corroding

Pass 24 May 2023 31,508 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch corroding

Pass 27 May 2022 31,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroding

Fail 27 May 2022 31,284 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,181 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 30,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,112 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 30,112 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,258 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 28,917 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,549 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 28,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,213 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 28,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,063 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,799 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,920 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K479 VPF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K479 VPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K479 VPF registered?

K479 VPF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K479 VPF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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