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K602 VAD

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,603 mi
Last recorded65,603 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK602 VAD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 65,603 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 65,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,364 miles

Exhaust blowing front manifold

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 63,364 miles

Exhaust blowing front manifold

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,288 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 62,836 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 61,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,630 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 59,639 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 59,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 54,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 53,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 51,081 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 51,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,923 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 47,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,538 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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K602 VAD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K602 VAD, 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 K602 VAD registered?

K602 VAD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K602 VAD safe to buy?

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