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K516 YNE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 YNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 95,688 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 94,530 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,370 miles

Rear support frame corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,308 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 92,299 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar and supports (6.1.6 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,730 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 89,361 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded

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

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

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,944 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring location brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,251 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 87,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 85,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,566 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,116 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 82,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s front disks slightly scored

n/s & o/s front disks slightly worn

n/s & o/s sill has tape undernath paint, may be corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2009 74,646 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 72,525 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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K516 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K516 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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What year was K516 YNE registered?

K516 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 April 1993.

Is K516 YNE safe to buy?

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