CarVerify

Free Car Check

K815 NDL

1993 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

87,477 mi
Last recorded87,477 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK815 NDL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,475 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,475 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 87,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 86,846 miles

Nearside Rear Helper spring missing (one of two)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2022 86,846 miles

Nearside Rear Helper spring missing (one of two)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 84,109 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened helper spring missing (one of two) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 84,109 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened helper spring missing (one of two) (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wrap around front lamp fitted (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,875 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 80,597 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 75,448 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front windows tinted

Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outer sill corroded and wholed but outside of prescribed area

Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,183 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front outer sill corroded and wholed but outside of prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,734 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 67,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,265 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 63,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,250 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 58,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 56,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 56,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K815 NDL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K815 NDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K815 NDL?

You can check the full history of K815 NDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K815 NDL registered?

K815 NDL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K815 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K815 NDL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K815 NDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K815 NDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.