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K552 XFJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 XFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 78,875 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 78,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,854 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 78,820 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 78,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 78,720 miles

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake effort slightly low

both front inner wheel arch's heavily under sealed

both rear brakes have very slight binding

Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 78,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,943 miles

underbody has been heaverly undersealed

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,929 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,895 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 77,895 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 76,165 miles

All exhaust hangers deterating

corrosion to o/s/f inner wing

Fail 17 Aug 2010 76,165 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

All exhaust hangers deterating

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,638 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 75,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 Exhaust hanger braking up just about holding exhaust

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 71,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 23 Aug 2007 70,382 miles

advise slight play in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 68,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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K552 XFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K552 XFJ, 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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What year was K552 XFJ registered?

K552 XFJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K552 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K552 XFJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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