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K930 JRB

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,815 mi
Last recorded82,815 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK930 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 82,815 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 82,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,680 miles

sills, chassis legs, step areas corroded, under side all covered by substance, brake pipes covered by grease, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,680 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sills, chassis legs, step areas corroded, under side all covered by substance, brake pipes covered by grease, brake discs worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,374 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2023 81,355 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2022 78,947 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,954 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 77,924 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,914 miles

All tyres aged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear outlet pipe missing/corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 75,222 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 75,196 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

vehicle lost coolant during test

Pass 27 May 2014 73,500 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,876 miles

all brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all brake pipes corroded

exaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 70,678 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,530 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,751 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 64,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 63,178 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 67,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,741 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,027 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,752 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 54,883 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K930 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K930 JRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K930 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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