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K795 CEF

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

158,131 mi
Last recorded158,131 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK795 CEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 158,126 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush @ LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 152,450 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant expansion bottle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 147,725 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front castor arms perishing and some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 147,549 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe has cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rears causing efficiency to fail; 198kgf nearside 179kgf offside - no lock (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front castor arms perishing and some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 141,711 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x1 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 135,734 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front corrosion forming on out rigger

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front floor corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front floor corroded

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,689 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,220 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 110,019 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,857 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,624 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,338 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,324 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,752 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 73,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 72,964 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 71,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 70,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 69,051 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 44,899 miles

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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K795 CEF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K795 CEF, 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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K795 CEF is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 7 April 1993.

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