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K95 HYD

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,586 mi
Last recorded48,586 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK95 HYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 48,586 miles

All repair areas covered with underseal

All underbody and components corroded

Both rear light units and bumper loose but not insecure

Both steps and sill areas are repaired and undersealed

Front Bumper support corroded and loose but not insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake slightly lazy

Rear Body floor in poor condition

Rear Both airbags perished

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

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

Rear Wooded floors weakened

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 48,549 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake cable insecure handbrake (1.1.15 (c))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under body corroded

both rear air bags perished

both rear light units / bumper loose but not insecure

both step / sill areas repaired / undersealed

front bumper support corroded / bumper loose but not insecure

rear body floors in poor condition

rear wooded floors rotten / weakened

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,467 miles

some light age-related under-body corrosion around jacking points and steps

Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,115 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear bumper damage

Pass 26 Apr 2021 47,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded

front cross member corroded

metal brake pipes undersealed

o/s and n/s front outriggers corroded and holed not in prescribed area

rear axle and components corooded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear lamp bracket cracked

underside corroded and undersealed

Fail 19 Apr 2021 47,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all road wheels corroded

front cross member corroded

metal brake pipes undersealed

o/s and n/s front outriggers corroded and holed not in prescribed area

rear axle and components corooded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear lamp bracket cracked

underside corroded and undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,435 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 47,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 46,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 41,988 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 40,944 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 38,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,639 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 32,724 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,371 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 30,371 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 May 2006 30,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both off side front and near side rear tyres perished

Fail 8 May 2006 30,034 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both off side front and near side rear tyres perished

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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K95 HYD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K95 HYD, 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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K95 HYD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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