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K530 MWV

1993 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,493 mi
Last recorded50,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK530 MWV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 50,493 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly PARKING BRAKE LEVER (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 50,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no plate lamp lens missing

rear lamp lenses cracked.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 50,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no plate lamp lens missing

rear lamp lenses cracked.

Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,917 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 50,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 50,381 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts perished/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 50,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery underbonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts perished/weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 50,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 50,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack and perish

Rear brake efficiency is low

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,623 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 58,623 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

spedo fault

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,440 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,910 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 49,562 miles

nearside rear sidelight only 50% working

Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,890 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,890 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,827 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 45,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 43,341 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,780 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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K530 MWV is a 1993 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K530 MWV, 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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K530 MWV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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