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K550 OOW

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK550 OOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,485 miles

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s foot and handbrake weak

Fail 3 Jun 2026 71,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp cracked ,water inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s foot and handbrake weak

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

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

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,318 miles

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

Nearside Outer mirror cover loose

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,318 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Outer mirror cover loose

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,952 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 67,952 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 66,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one broken + all others deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 66,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one broken + all others deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 64,061 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust down pipe corroded

lower engine stabilizer deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2021 63,317 miles

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

Exhaust down pipe corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lower engine stabiliser mounting deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2021 63,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust down pipe corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lower engine stabiliser mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

park brake only made 16% effort advise investigate

Fail 30 Sep 2019 63,073 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

park brake only made 16% effort advise investigate

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake starting too bind

Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,537 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake starting too bind

Pass 26 Sep 2016 54,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,105 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 51,639 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 50,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 49,445 miles

all exhaust hanger rubber mountings perrished

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,985 miles

two rubber exhaust hangers broken.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,367 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box rear mounting split bobbin.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear gearbox mouting split.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,863 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 43,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 42,816 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K550 OOW is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K550 OOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K550 OOW is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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