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K891 HSO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

40,554 mi
Last recorded40,554 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 HSO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 40,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area studs/bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ inner wheel arch starting to show a patch of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust rubber hanger mounts starting to crack/perish

parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjustment

Pass 3 Jun 2025 40,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area studs/bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ inner wheel arch starting to show a patch of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust rubber hanger mounts starting to crack/perish

parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend adjustment

Pass 3 Jun 2024 39,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area studs/bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/ inner wheel arch starting to show a patch of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 39,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area studs/bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

Pass 20 May 2022 38,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold studs/bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

Pass 25 May 2021 36,996 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front both outer c.v gaiters showing age cracks

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

exhaust tail-pipe corroded and frail

Fail 24 May 2021 36,996 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front both outer c.v gaiters showing age cracks

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

exhaust tail-pipe corroded and frail

Pass 19 May 2020 36,636 miles

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

Front Outer both c.v gaiters showing age cracks

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

exhaust rubber hangars showing cracks and starting to split but exhaust still secure

exhaust tail-pie corroded and frail

Fail 19 May 2020 36,636 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer both c.v gaiters showing age cracks

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

exhaust rubber hangars showing cracks and starting to split but exhaust still secure

exhaust tail-pie corroded and frail

Pass 29 May 2019 36,438 miles

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

Front both outer c,v gaiters showing age cracks

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

exhaust rubber hangars showing age cracks and starting to split but exhaust is still secure

exhaust tail-pipe corroded and frail

Fail 21 May 2019 36,435 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front both outer c,v gaiters showing age cracks

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded but not effecting the prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective worn

exhaust rubber hangars showing age cracks and starting to split but exhaust is still secure

exhaust tail-pipe corroded and frail

Pass 31 May 2018 36,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 36,338 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre on approx 2-3mm

Rear gearbox mount worn

exhaust rubber hangers showing age cracks and splits

exhaust tailpipe corroded and frail

Fail 26 May 2016 36,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hangar split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt age cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre on approx 2-3mm

Rear gearbox mount worn

exhaust rubber hangers showing age cracks and splits

exhaust tailpipe corroded and frail

Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,225 miles

Both front outer c.v gaiters starting too show age cracks.

Exhaust rubber mounts cracking/splitting.

Exhaust tailpipe corroded.

O/S/F Tyre on 2-3mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 35,685 miles

No electric point fitted to towbar at time of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 35,263 miles

Both front outer c.v gaiters showing age cracks.

Exhaust rubbers cracking and splitting.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 34,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,000 miles

Front discs slightly worn and corroded.

Rear exhaust rubber starting too split.

Fail 25 May 2011 33,000 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front discs slightly worn and corroded.

Rear exhaust rubber starting too split.

Red brake warning light on dash

Pass 25 May 2010 32,201 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre has age cracks

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,828 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 30,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 30,099 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,007 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,619 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 26,619 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

battery insecure

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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K891 HSO 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 K891 HSO, 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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K891 HSO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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