CarVerify

Free Car Check

K686 ANE

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,069 mi
Last recorded71,069 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 ANE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,069 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 71,069 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted & kick up covered. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,354 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail box rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 65,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tail box rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired stiff (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 63,861 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,970 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,969 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,696 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

head light beam deflectors fitted

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

Fail 17 May 2018 55,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 55,426 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust system slight corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 55,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,782 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,097 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,057 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,856 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,514 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,111 miles

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

advise very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,111 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

advise very slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,094 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,901 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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K686 ANE is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K686 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K686 ANE?

You can check the full history of K686 ANE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K686 ANE registered?

K686 ANE is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K686 ANE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K686 ANE shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K686 ANE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K686 ANE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.