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K651 UNF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,444 mi
Last recorded76,444 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK651 UNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 76,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 76,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 76,103 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

some components and underside of vehicle coated in grease/oil

Fail 6 May 2025 76,101 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

some components and underside of vehicle coated in grease/oil

Pass 8 May 2024 75,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 74,123 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing & others a bit weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/wheel arch within 30cm of N/S/F top suspension strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1 missing & others a bit weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 72,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,472 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 72,068 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,951 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,951 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,179 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,179 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,836 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 63,836 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,232 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 55,221 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K651 UNF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K651 UNF, 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 K651 UNF registered?

K651 UNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K651 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K651 UNF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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