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K691 KVF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK691 KVF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,556 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 104,553 miles

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

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

Position lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 103,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,920 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 96,917 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shocks and springs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2020 90,911 miles

Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shocks and springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,274 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,443 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,201 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber deteriorating and 1x rubber deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation/water in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 85,201 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber deteriorating and 1x rubber deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation/water in lamp unit (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated nearside and offside (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,943 miles

nearside front outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,906 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,050 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 79,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 78,681 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 78,671 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,363 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 76,723 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked †n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre defective

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2005 49,655 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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K691 KVF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K691 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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What year was K691 KVF registered?

K691 KVF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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