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K894 YFV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,284 mi
Last recorded37,284 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK894 YFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 37,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner quarter panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,832 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner arch lips (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner quarter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2024 36,630 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches lips swollen slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 35,660 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body chassis and brake pipes covered in waxoil

Pass 14 Apr 2022 34,918 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arch lips (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper towards top mounts and around and near too brake flexis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch upper towards top mounts and around and near too brake flexis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing off mount (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arch to chassis heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal alot of repairs around and under van (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamp images poor

Pass 28 Apr 2021 33,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. covered by rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 33,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. covered by rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 33,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arch but not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills but not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion to offside front jacking point but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Jan 2020 33,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside front inner arch but not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills but not in prescribed area

excessive corrosion to offside front jacking point but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,724 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills but not in prescribed area

corrosion to offside front outrigger but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Jul 2018 33,723 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills but not in prescribed area

corrosion to offside front outrigger but not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Jan 2017 33,634 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills but not in prescribed area

slight brake flucuation on all brakes

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2016 33,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills but not in prescribed area.

front brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly uneven

slight fluctuation from all brakes

Pass 19 Dec 2013 33,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill but not classed as structual

Fail 19 Dec 2013 33,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside inner sill but not classed as structual

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,466 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,263 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside sill but not in prescribed area.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 33,263 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to offside sill but not in prescribed area.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,447 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,751 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,652 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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K894 YFV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K894 YFV, 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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K894 YFV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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