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K740 KYC

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

85,725 mi
Last recorded85,725 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK740 KYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 85,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 85,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/14 c age cracks and misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,671 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 83,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,000 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 82,000 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 81,071 miles

off side handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2022 81,071 miles

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

off side handbrake cable outer casing poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,984 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 79,984 miles

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 Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,332 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,332 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,800 miles

minor play in both rear hubs/bearings

o/s track rod end ball joint dust cover has a small split

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,439 miles

C/V BOOT N/S/F OUTER STARTING TO SPLIT.

CORROSION MISC CHASSIS-SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/F+N/S/F SEAT LOOSE.

P.A.S.VIBRATION /NOISE.

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN-ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,245 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14 c (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 72,165 miles

CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-R WHEELS BEARINGS.

O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

P.A.S. VIBRATION?

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

SIGNS OF F BRAKE HOSES FOULING?

Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

CORROSION MISC-R SUSPENSION AREA-SILLS ETC.

MINOR PLAY -F SUSPENSION ARMS-R WHEELS BEARINGS.

O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

P.A.S. VIBRATION?

R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

SIGNS OF F BRAKE HOSES FOULING?

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,986 miles

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/14 c (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear exhaust rubber poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,695 miles

GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.R BRAKES DRUMS WARPED?NOISE N/S/R WHEEL?

Fail 8 Jul 2013 66,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S+N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT.EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS POOR CONDITION.R BRAKES DRUMS WARPED?NOISE N/S/R WHEEL?

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,356 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.BRAKE LOAD VALVE SUSPECT FAULT?EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION.R SPRINGS WEAK/REVERSED?DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE N/S/F BRAKE HOSE.

PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S RACK BOOT DISTORTED.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPE.SLIGHT BIND/NOISE N/S/R WHEEL.P.A.S.NOISE/VIBRATION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,356 miles

OIL LEVEL LOW.BRAKE LOAD VALVE SUSPECT FAULT?EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS POOR CONDITION.R SPRINGS WEAK/REVERSED?DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD.O/S+N/S C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.DAMAGE N/S/F BRAKE HOSE.

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

PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION/STEERING.O/S RACK BOOT DISTORTED.CORROSION R BRAKE PIPE.SLIGHT BIND/NOISE N/S/R WHEEL.P.A.S.NOISE/VIBRATION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 63,320 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.F BRAKE HOSES-MINOR DAMAGE-SIGNS OF FOULING?MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING/SUSPENSION.N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.MINOR VIBRATION P.A.S?

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 59,372 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 58,441 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 58,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 57,459 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 57,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION-STEERING NOISE-O/S/R+N/S/R SPRJNGS WEAK/REVERSED EXHAUST LEAKS DAMAGE N/S/R TYRE WALL

Pass 30 May 2006 56,508 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 56,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

LONG BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL ALL F BRAKE HOSES CLOSE TO FOULING N/S/R TYRE WALL DAMAGE GENERAL CORROSION R SPRINGS WEAK/REVERSED F SEATS LOOSESUSPECT HEAD GASKET?

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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K740 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 K740 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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K740 KYC is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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