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K859 WJX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,248 mi
Last recorded92,248 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 WJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 92,248 miles

Front front steering and suspension components corroded not considered excessive

Pass 2 May 2025 91,268 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 91,249 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undercarriage and Chassis corroded and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,036 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 91,036 miles

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,022 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front General suspension corrosion

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner lower arch and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 90,676 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,549 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,379 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 90,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,020 miles

mileage counter not working

Fail 10 Jun 2016 90,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure glass of (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills of (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 89,618 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 88,077 miles

Both front shocker shrouds perished.

Exhaust rubber mounting 'O' rings perished.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion at lower wheel arch in front of door step.

Fail 21 May 2014 88,075 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front shocker shrouds perished.

Exhaust rubber mounting 'O' rings perished.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion at lower wheel arch in front of door step.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,806 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,262 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 87,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,169 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 84,108 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 80,240 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,837 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,828 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,139 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 76,191 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K859 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 52,224 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K859 WJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K859 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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