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K754 WDV

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

58,524 mi
Last recorded58,524 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK754 WDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 58,524 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,860 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking?

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 50,698 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 50,220 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,408 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,098 miles

n/s wiper split on end

n/s/f bumpr insecure

slihht play in both front hubs

surface cracks over o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2011 43,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s wiper split on end

n/s/f bumpr insecure

slihht play in both front hubs

surface cracks over o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,259 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,414 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings. Surface cracks on o/side rear tyre.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,672 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,886 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K754 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K754 WDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K754 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 6 March 1993.

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