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K82 XCW

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,038 mi
Last recorded164,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK82 XCW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 164,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 159,781 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 155,161 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 155,157 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower base (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 49,518 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 149,317 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 143,656 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,839 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 132,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 132,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 125,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,349 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,810 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 93,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,926 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,290 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 75,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 69,198 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 66,485 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 63,696 miles

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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K82 XCW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K82 XCW, 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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What year was K82 XCW registered?

K82 XCW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 May 1993.

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