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K499 YNE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

131,098 mi
Last recorded131,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK499 YNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 131,098 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 130,601 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 130,600 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak on offside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 129,266 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 129,266 miles

Offside Front Exhaust silencer insecure crack where pipe enters front silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 128,696 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,419 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 123,038 miles

under body corrosion not affecting testable items at time of test

wipers operate slow [particail seized

Fail 3 Jun 2020 123,038 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

under body corrosion not affecting testable items at time of test

wipers operate slow [particail seized

Pass 23 May 2019 122,024 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 120,894 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 119,582 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,503 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake reg valve to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front section (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight vertical play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre showing cracks within tred and inner side wall

Rear gear box mounting bush deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2016 118,025 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported central rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight vertical play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre showing cracks within tred and inner side wall

Rear gear box mounting bush deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,229 miles

general corrosion on underside of the vehicle

o/s/f inner wing - wheel arch corroded

small grease leak from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

water tank straps corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 117,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

general corrosion on underside of the vehicle

n/s/r tyre outer + inner sidewall perishing

o/s/f inner wing - wheel arch corroded

small grease leak from n/s/f outer drive shaft gaiter

various steel brake pipes slightly corroded

water tank straps corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 116,650 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four wheel corroding

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 116,650 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four wheel corroding

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,918 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 115,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 115,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 113,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,495 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

gear box mountain has play

n/s/rear and o/s/rear are rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2008 54,338 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

some of the exhaust rubbers have cracks

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,338 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

some of the exhaust rubbers have cracks

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,198 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 53,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

osr tyre worn on inner edge

surface corrosion osf inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Mar 2006 51,232 miles

All exhaust mountings perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K499 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K499 YNE, 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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K499 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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