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K69 VKN

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,947 mi
Last recorded98,947 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK69 VKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,947 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,901 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,407 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,350 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,490 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,552 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 75,285 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 74,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,170 miles

Damage to windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 14 May 2009 68,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 65,608 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2008 65,608 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,677 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 58,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K69 VKN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K69 VKN, 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 K69 VKN registered?

K69 VKN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K69 VKN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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