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K598 VPR

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,964 mi
Last recorded53,964 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 VPR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 53,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking but no cords visable at present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 53,894 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 53,839 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,650 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 53,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 53,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 53,479 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 0 rings perishing and 1 missing exhaust still sucure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 52,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 52,078 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust rubber mounts broken but system still supported

reverse light inoperative

windscreen lower panel corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,486 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust rubber mounts broken but system still supported

reverse light inoperative

windscreen lower panel corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 50,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 50,898 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner sill slightly corroded

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,561 miles

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

n/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,613 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,514 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,674 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,082 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,512 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,960 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 41,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 41,238 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 40,501 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K598 VPR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K598 VPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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K598 VPR is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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