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K706 MFM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests38 (20 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,874 mi
Last recorded140,874 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK706 MFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 18 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,874 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 139,651 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 139,641 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 138,614 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 138,554 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 137,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,813 miles

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

various underside components including prescribed areas covered in underseal

Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,813 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

various underside components including prescribed areas covered in underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,789 miles

Nearside Front bumper support broken

Nearside Front floor pan repair edges not welded

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Nearside Rear bump stop helper broken [spring]

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

both front jacking points holed

Fail 14 Dec 2019 135,789 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Nearside Rear bump stop helper broken [spring]

Nearside Front bumper support broken

Nearside Front floor pan repair edges not welded

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

both front jacking points holed

Fail 2 Sep 2019 135,789 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed

Nearside Rear helper coil spring broken

Nearside floor pan repair/underside seams ,edges not welded

offside and nearside front chassis leg/jacking points corroded,holed

tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,214 miles

Offside Front inner wing holed but outwith prescribed areas

Fail 9 Aug 2018 135,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear helper coil spring broken

Offside Front brake hose ferule excessively corroded

Offside Front innerwing /arch corroded,holed

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 133,598 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop spring broken

Offside Rear shock absorber has corrosion on outer casing

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 22 May 2017 133,592 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring front mount bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring bracket. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring mount bracket. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop assister(spring) broken.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front most leaf spring mount. (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 131,609 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,257 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,087 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear helper coil spring broken

Fail 16 Apr 2014 127,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear helper coil spring broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 125,818 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,817 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper anchorage corroding

Rear suspension assistor spring broken at nearside

Fail 2 Apr 2013 122,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper anchorage corroding

Rear suspension assistor spring broken at nearside

Pass 18 Apr 2012 119,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

n/s washer jet high

n/s wiper blade torn

n/s/r rear suplymentary spring broken

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded

power steering level low

Fail 16 Apr 2012 119,878 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubber hangers deteriorating

n/s washer jet high

n/s wiper blade torn

n/s/r rear suplymentary spring broken

o/s and n/s outer and inner sills corroded

power steering level low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 115,897 miles

Clutch slipping

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished slightly

N/s rear spring rear mounting bracket rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2011 115,896 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Clutch slipping

Exhaust mounting rubbers perished slightly

N/s rear spring rear mounting bracket rusty

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 112,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 111,647 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 106,454 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 106,454 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 102,239 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 102,239 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 98,944 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 98,944 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,728 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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K706 MFM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K706 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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K706 MFM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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