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K534 OAE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,894 mi
Last recorded104,894 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK534 OAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 104,876 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective X1 RUBBER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 104,836 miles

ONE EXHAUST MOUNTING RING BROKEN

ONE EXHAUST MOUNTING RING BROKEN

Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 104,483 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 104,463 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper blades/arm parked across swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 104,454 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (top strut mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side and heavy under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 103,758 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side and heavy under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,750 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear foot step insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2020 103,750 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Below windscreen, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A-Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear foot step insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2019 103,749 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 103,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,189 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 102,189 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake imbalance,23% front,29%rear

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,233 miles

steering heavy

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Nov 2017 100,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt flexible stalk not found (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/strut tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength upper shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

steering heavy

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Nov 2016 99,253 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 10 Nov 2016 99,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,995 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,144 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 98,144 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 93,456 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2013 93,456 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,310 miles

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

body corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 88,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

body corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,626 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

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

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,811 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,496 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,694 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 71,692 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,319 miles

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

please note lower eforts recorded n/s/r hand brake

some foot brake travel, clutch judder, starter motor operation a bit noisy?.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 62,971 miles

rear tyres outer walls starting to perish

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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K534 OAE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K534 OAE, 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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K534 OAE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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