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K748 WDV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,360 mi
Last recorded104,360 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK748 WDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 104,360 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 104,352 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 Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 100,734 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 100,726 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 96,165 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 93,006 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 85,316 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 85,316 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 74,060 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 74,049 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 72,665 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 72,665 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 72,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s headlight is half full of water.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,306 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 69,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,465 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 65,478 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 63,785 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 61,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,163 miles

offside front sill corrded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 60,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 59,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 57,110 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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K748 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K748 WDV, 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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K748 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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