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K627 LEX

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,446 mi
Last recorded113,446 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 LEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 113,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 100,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 100,089 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear top marker inop

Pass 8 Jul 2023 94,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 85,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,709 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 76,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,968 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 71,995 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,278 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,471 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 67,540 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 63,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 62,657 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,727 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,927 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 55,136 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,080 miles

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

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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K627 LEX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K627 LEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K627 LEX registered?

K627 LEX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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