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K702 HVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK702 HVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 89,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch, visible under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a pillar, visible under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area, behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion through out the under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance, holed and corroded but non structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 87,163 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH SILENCERS (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 85,048 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple Welding Patches (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 85,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,241 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Bonnet, Inner Wing Skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 80,217 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under Bonnet, Inner Wing Skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,012 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,718 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))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 78,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,704 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,974 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section blowing slighty (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all mounts perished rubbers (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area as marked (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section blowing slighty (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 74,630 miles

Battery insecure rear most (1.9.1)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,216 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 73,210 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 71,135 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 71,129 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,733 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 69,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,015 miles

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2009 67,665 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,960 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 64,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 61,638 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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K702 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 K702 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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K702 HVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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