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K518 UCP

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

68,420 mi
Last recorded68,420 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 UCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 68,420 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 68,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 68,420 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 68,420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 67,996 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 67,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 67,419 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 666,674 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 66,673 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear bumper corroded (Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure adjuster corroded causing bottom of headlamp to be insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch (marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear bumper corroded (Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer rear pipe corroded around joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently Bolt underneath seat slightly loose allowing movement within seat (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Bolt underneath seat slightly loose allowing movement within seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroded / worn slighty on inner shoulders (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer both pipes corroded slightly around joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn slightly unevenly across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 64,378 miles

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 64,376 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension + Underbody generally corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 63,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 63,014 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,690 miles

corrosion on both outer sills and front wheel arches

corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,961 miles

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

corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,961 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,919 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,915 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 59,633 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 59,633 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion on the bulkhead

front discs pitted

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,299 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,299 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,183 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,183 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2008 59,049 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 58,312 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 58,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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K518 UCP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 K518 UCP, 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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K518 UCP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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