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K829 HYA

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

80,176 mi
Last recorded80,176 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 HYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 80,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 80,176 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 80,162 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 80,010 miles

Offside Front door step missing

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,010 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,010 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,010 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,010 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner wings at front corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,010 miles

Offside Rear rear asister spring broken

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,010 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear rear asister spring broken

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

both front brake disc's corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,356 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe rubbers deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2018 79,344 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubber broken and loose (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust tail pipe rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,300 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,749 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 70,086 miles

O/s tyre sidewall cracking FRONT

Fail 8 Apr 2015 70,081 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s tyre sidewall cracking FRONT

Pass 8 Mar 2014 68,918 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,892 miles

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)

all exhaust rubber hangers slightly perished

both rear tyres have light cracking on the side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2011 65,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,148 miles

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 21 Jun 2010 56,148 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

wire harness fouling on offside driveshaft

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 47,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 47,457 miles

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

Drive shaft centre support bearing collapsed

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 47,457 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 47,457 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 47,457 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K829 HYA is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K829 HYA, 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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K829 HYA is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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