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K962 KEX

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,915 mi
Last recorded194,915 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK962 KEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 194,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 193,320 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 189,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 188,326 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 188,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 188,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 186,562 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing /wheel arches. (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/wheel arch. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 181,666 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 181,666 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 181,494 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 rubber mountings missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer slight corrossion to

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 174,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 174,745 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 167,876 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 167,876 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 167,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 167,004 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 166,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 165,104 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 163,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 162,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 159,874 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 156,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 154,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 152,262 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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K962 KEX 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 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 K962 KEX, 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 K962 KEX registered?

K962 KEX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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