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K509 KSP

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,239 mi
Last recorded51,239 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 KSP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 51,239 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

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

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

corrosion to front offside inner wing area

Pass 29 Apr 2024 50,590 miles

Corrosion to outer sill panels

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,888 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 48,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 48,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front crash/slam panel corroded

exhaust rubber perished

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to off side and near side front inner wheel arches

near side rear tyre out of shape

rubber exhaust hangers deteriorated

Fail 20 Dec 2021 44,813 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

corrosion to off side and near side front inner wheel arches

near side rear tyre out of shape

rubber exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 42,198 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 42,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure adjuster broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill at b/post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,272 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer underside coronation

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 34,067 miles

Front c.v gaitors slightly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,028 miles

Front c.v gaiters slightly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2016 32,025 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front c.v gaiters slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,064 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,064 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 27,143 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,432 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 26,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,257 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 26,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion setting into o/s/f kacking point

rubber mountings perished on exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,138 miles

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,907 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,493 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,493 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,774 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2006 21,320 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 21,320 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2005 19,004 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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K509 KSP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K509 KSP, 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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K509 KSP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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