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K796 BUX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,734 mi
Last recorded80,734 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 BUX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 80,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 80,002 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 77,716 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 77,435 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 76,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ALSO SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,361 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

SPARE TYRE BADLY CRACKED /NOT ROAD WORTHY 185/14/C

Pass 7 Jun 2019 72,991 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 72,960 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,105 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 64,515 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres perished slightly on side walls

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2015 64,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2015 64,285 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,291 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,408 miles

Coolant Leak From Engine

Exhaust Rubbers Starting to Wear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F Lower Corner of front pannel has corrosion but outside of prescribed area

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,430 miles

small patches of localised corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2012 61,430 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small patches of localised corrosion under vehicle

Pass 11 May 2011 60,940 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 60,698 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 60,474 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 59,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight travel foot brake

Pass 15 May 2007 59,371 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 59,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 58,484 miles

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

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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K796 BUX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K796 BUX, 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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K796 BUX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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