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K705 MFM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK705 MFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 71,801 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 71,801 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,801 miles

steering slightly stiff but not considered dangerous

Pass 17 Mar 2021 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,477 miles

Checks to be kept on underbody as been covered in underseal

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,683 miles

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

Under body has been covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust rubber hanger rings deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,669 miles

Both Rear shocker Bushes Slightly Worn

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,955 miles

Both Rear Shock absorber bushes slightly deterioated

Both rear spring hanger, rear box sections slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,871 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers may require early replacements.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 63,871 miles

Exhaust rubber hangers may require early replacements.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,582 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,163 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 60,163 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

exhaust manifold stud missing but no blow detected

repair to servo vacuum pipe but no leak detected

Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 50,427 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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K705 MFM 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 K705 MFM, 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 K705 MFM registered?

K705 MFM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K705 MFM safe to buy?

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