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K88 DOT

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

67,507 mi
Last recorded67,507 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 DOT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,507 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,368 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,896 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 63,896 miles

Offside Exhaust system insecure mounting straps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 63,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Slight corrosion to step

Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,765 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,494 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 63,491 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 63,085 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 62,550 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ALL SILENCER RUBBERS PERISH POOR (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 62,111 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 61,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,477 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp INTERACTION WITH ALL LAMPS (1.4.A.2h)

RUBBERS HANGERS SILENCER POOR

Pass 20 May 2015 59,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 59,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 58,468 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2014 58,468 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 57,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,294 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 54,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 53,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 51,993 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 50,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,596 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,545 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 44,545 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY

Pass 1 Jun 2005 43,477 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 43,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K88 DOT is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K88 DOT, 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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K88 DOT is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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