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K868 WNX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 WNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(184R14 8ply) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 94,383 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(184R14 8ply) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 94,333 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 94,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,703 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 91,988 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,722 miles

Front corrosion around front bumper mounts

small hole around battery carrier

small holes in outer sills

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,471 miles

Front bumper mounting bracket corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 90,469 miles

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

Front bumper mounting bracket corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 86,530 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 86,519 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flitch panel behind wheel holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of rear spring mounting holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer hole in outer sill

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,981 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 81,995 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,995 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,316 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 76,821 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 76,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch weak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,138 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,034 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 72,029 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,744 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,744 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,081 miles

recomend paint floor cv boots perished car been standing

Pass 4 May 2008 62,801 miles

advise van been standing light rust on b pips reae spring hangers

Fail 4 May 2008 62,801 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise van been standing light rust on b pips reae spring hangers

Pass 22 May 2007 62,936 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 60,369 miles

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

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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K868 WNX is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K868 WNX, 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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K868 WNX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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