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K681 ANE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,641 mi
Last recorded50,641 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK681 ANE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 50,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 50,639 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,443 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 47,828 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 47,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,404 miles

fluid drip from gearbox area

front discs rusty and pitted

no reverse lights

Fail 9 Sep 2020 46,404 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

fluid drip from gearbox area

front discs rusty and pitted

no reverse lights

Pass 13 Sep 2019 46,404 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 46,404 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides, front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 46,177 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Under windscreen (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Back bumper (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 45,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,773 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 40,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,910 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,910 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 34,527 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,022 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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K681 ANE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K681 ANE, 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 K681 ANE registered?

K681 ANE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 June 1993.

Is K681 ANE safe to buy?

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