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K907 BUH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK907 BUH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,844 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 84,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 83,274 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,058 miles

Rear chassis extender rails corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2023 82,038 miles

Front Position lamp not working sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bad earth connection (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working side lights ( possible switch ) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis extender rails corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front inner joints slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear shock absorbers(upper bushes perishing/cracking) (5.3.2 (c))

both side rear body supports from chassis legs are corroded but not seriously weakened

both side rear suspension leaf springs are corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2022 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front inner joints slight play

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear shock absorbers(upper bushes perishing/cracking) (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre under bonnet (5.2.3 (l))

both side rear body supports from chassis legs are corroded but not seriously weakened

both side rear suspension leaf springs are corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 80,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensed slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side rear shock absorbers upper bushes are perishing slightly (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both side rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

clutch pedal feels high

nearside rear brake binding slightly

possible fuel leak

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,266 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 76,353 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 76,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear body panels have slight damage

Rear silencer mounting rubber missing

Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,516 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly distorted (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 2.39mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear body panels have slight damage

Rear silencer mounting rubber missing

Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,798 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 69,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,348 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,348 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 68,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 68,278 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 66,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 66,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,651 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,384 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,755 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 60,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 57,518 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 57,516 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,456 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 50,996 miles

near side rear tyre tread wearing uneven in one place and outer drive shaft gaiters perishing slightly

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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K907 BUH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 K907 BUH, 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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K907 BUH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 July 1993.

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