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K913 SNL

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,005 mi
Last recorded46,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK913 SNL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 46,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 44,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,189 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 44,189 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,036 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 44,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 42,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 41,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 40,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,383 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 39,381 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Both rearmost- bolt missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 38,933 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 38,279 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 38,239 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake pad wear sensor chafed/broken

wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 May 2016 37,775 miles

windscreen scratched

Pass 3 May 2014 37,142 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 36,188 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rearupper side lights inoperative

Fail 1 Jun 2013 36,188 miles

Nearside front and Nearside rearupper side lights inoperative

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,573 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 33,789 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2010 32,543 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,148 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front upper side light not working...exhaust mounting rubbers perished.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 30,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,378 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 28,283 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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K913 SNL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K913 SNL, 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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What year was K913 SNL registered?

K913 SNL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K913 SNL safe to buy?

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