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K594 ADC

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,937 mi
Last recorded62,937 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK594 ADC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 62,937 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 62,918 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 62,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 61,881 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,032 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 60,030 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 59,012 miles

Nearside Rear spring assistors not fitted correctly

Offside Rear spring assistors not fitted correctly

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,373 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 56,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,101 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,027 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 55,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,666 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 54,666 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,304 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 52,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 19 Dec 2011 52,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside inner sill corroded but not a prescribed area

Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,194 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,198 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 51,198 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

hand brake travel high

nearside footwell corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,407 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 48,346 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,224 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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K594 ADC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K594 ADC, 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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K594 ADC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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