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K632 LEX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,634 mi
Last recorded93,634 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK632 LEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,634 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner bumper support corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 93,634 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced inner bumper support corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody presented undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 92,501 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both year 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse in operative

Fail 28 Apr 2025 92,501 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both year 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse in operative

Pass 18 May 2024 92,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

additional air bag suspension fitted to rear air bags deflated and not in use

presented heavily undersealed

Fail 1 May 2024 92,078 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch in various places , all chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

additional air bag suspension fitted to rear . air bags deflated and not in use

presented heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2023 91,251 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner valences (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 91,231 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both rear inner valence (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced full length inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced full length inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wheel arches several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front chassis legs inner wheel arch areas several holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear inner valence (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Inner Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper support bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody all over presented heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 90,598 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill coroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,096 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,998 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 82,030 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 78,439 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,355 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,589 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,704 miles

battery insecure. req attention

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,487 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 59,487 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

centre exhasust heat shield insecure

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

parking brake lever has slight travel

rear valance corroding (step mount)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,375 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 59,365 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 56,112 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,949 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,185 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 54,179 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,886 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail pipe rusted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,242 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 53,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K632 LEX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K632 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.

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K632 LEX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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