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K685 KVF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,537 mi
Last recorded118,537 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 KVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 118,537 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 118,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 115,988 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe broken off

Fail 31 Mar 2023 115,988 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe broken off

Pass 5 Apr 2022 113,545 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 110,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,237 miles

Exhaust mounting defective X4 (6.1.2 (a))

Floor not fully secure Storage floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 108,228 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective X4 (6.1.2 (a))

Floor not fully secure Storage floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,547 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 106,539 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,770 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,354 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 95,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 94,999 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 93,358 miles

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

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

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

Stering rack leaking oil slightley

Pass 10 Dec 2009 87,317 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 87,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 8,339 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 8,339 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 74,823 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 59,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

horn slightly reduced audible tone

Pass 9 Dec 2006 59,364 miles

horn slightly reduced audible tone

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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K685 KVF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K685 KVF, 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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K685 KVF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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