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K737 KYC

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,381 mi
Last recorded47,381 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK737 KYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 47,381 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 47,381 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,449 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 45,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 45,530 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,407 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake minimum performance

Fail 16 Jun 2022 44,407 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake minimum performance

Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 42,359 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 42,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,160 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly loose on clamp and has two perished rubber hangers.

Offside front and nearside front tyre sidewalls showing signs of deterioration.

Pass 14 May 2015 39,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 38,498 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 38,498 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,491 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,500 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 36,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 35,738 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,963 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,665 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 33,952 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,484 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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K737 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 K737 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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K737 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 June 1993.

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