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K68 XCW

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,038 mi
Last recorded51,038 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK68 XCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,666 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,333 miles

leisure battery tray corroded

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 48,323 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))

leisure battery tray corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 47,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear pipe in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,225 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 46,222 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,444 miles

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 22 Jul 2020 45,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

slight travel in foot brake

Pass 22 Jul 2019 44,229 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,861 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,311 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 37,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 36,377 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 33,404 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,453 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,975 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 31,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,514 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 31,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,397 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,583 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 26,583 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K68 XCW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K68 XCW, 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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K68 XCW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 June 1993.

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