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K850 HCH

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,829 mi
Last recorded42,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 HCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 42,829 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 42,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,244 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,603 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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K850 HCH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 K850 HCH, 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 K850 HCH registered?

K850 HCH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 March 1993.

Is K850 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K850 HCH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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