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K629 GBE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,745 mi
Last recorded103,745 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 GBE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 100,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 99,661 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,661 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 99,661 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,661 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriated

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 97,433 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,430 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step and inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible 2 (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 90,821 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 90,820 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,820 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 90,820 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,820 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 90,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 90,619 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 90,236 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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K629 GBE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K629 GBE, 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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K629 GBE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1993.

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