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K713 KYC

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

61,705 mi
Last recorded61,705 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK713 KYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 61,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 60,496 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 60,462 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 57,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit is damaged.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,905 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 56,905 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 55,644 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,628 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 54,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer weld (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,388 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,345 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,885 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking [2mm]

Fail 30 Jun 2015 51,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 50,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,359 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both rear tyres have cracks to sidewalls

Fail 16 Apr 2012 48,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,555 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,544 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,257 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 46,257 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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K713 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K713 KYC, 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 K713 KYC registered?

K713 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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