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K848 CMO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,322 mi
Last recorded32,322 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK848 CMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 32,322 miles

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

front suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 32,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 32,292 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 31,818 miles

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

advise headlight converters fitted

advise under body corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2023 31,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,731 miles

Nearside Rear Light Lens cracked

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,624 miles

Rear rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 29,052 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Rear tyre(s) out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 26,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 18,842 miles

tail pipe has recently been fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 18,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 17,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 17,838 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,450 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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K848 CMO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K848 CMO, 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 K848 CMO registered?

K848 CMO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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