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K797 XRU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,858 mi
Last recorded55,858 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK797 XRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 55,858 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 55,392 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,588 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 53,193 miles

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2020 52,585 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 50,743 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2017 47,688 miles

offside rear brake binding only just a pass

play in steering rack

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2016 46,923 miles

front tyres low

nearside cv perished

Fail 24 Jul 2016 46,920 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front tyres low

nearside cv perished

Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,595 miles

strong smell of fuel from vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2015 43,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

strong smell of fuel from vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly uneven in operation.

Fail 20 Jul 2014 41,874 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brakes slightly uneven in operation.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside centre body mount not attached

Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,488 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside centre body mount not attached

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,157 miles

Both front tyres wearing thinner-to keep checked

Both rear tyres-walls have slight cracking

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

Front fog lamps inop???

Main battery & terminals insecure. & AUX battery loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,156 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front tyres wearing thinner-to keep checked

Both rear tyres-walls have slight cracking

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

Front fog lamps inop???

Main battery & terminals insecure. & AUX battery loose

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,550 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 35,550 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 34,392 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,392 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,955 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,955 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,706 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,645 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K797 XRU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K797 XRU, 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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K797 XRU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 July 1993.

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