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K687 HVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

57,922 mi
Last recorded57,922 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK687 HVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 57,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 57,920 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,579 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 57,564 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 57,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 55,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 53,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,041 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 52,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,709 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 51,709 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 51,582 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2017 51,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 48,866 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 48,858 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 41,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 34,912 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 34,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 33,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mountings deteriorated but exhaust still secure

Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,710 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust mountings deteriorated but exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front brake disc pitted

Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,817 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,370 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 32,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,852 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,388 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 25,121 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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K687 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 K687 HVO, 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 K687 HVO registered?

K687 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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