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K537 OAE

1993 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

63,804 mi
Last recorded63,804 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 OAE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,741 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both the nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 62,406 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 58,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect steering rack leaking,gaiter wet.Advice further inspection (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advice replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advice replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 58,382 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspect steering rack leaking,gaiter wet.Advice further inspection (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Advice replace (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advice replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,513 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,500 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,306 miles

rear brake flex pipe starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,686 miles

slight play detected N/S front wheel

slight play detected O/S front wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,907 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 54,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play detected in both front wheels

Fail 13 Jun 2016 54,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + tear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play detected in both front wheels

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 52,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 52,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 51,484 miles

Temporary repair made to o/s rear lights corrosion visible to bulb holders.

Fail 10 May 2012 51,484 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary repair made to o/s rear lights corrosion visible to bulb holders.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in both rear leaf spring rear bushes.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,680 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in both rear leaf spring rear bushes.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,704 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

slight play in steering.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s rear brake performance low, recommend brakes checked.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s rear brake performance low, recommend brakes checked.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 46,214 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 46,214 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K537 OAE is a 1993 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K537 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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K537 OAE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 July 1993.

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