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K962 KSN

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,578 mi
Last recorded107,578 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK962 KSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,578 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 107,578 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 106,961 miles

Exhaust mounts perished.

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 105,598 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 105,588 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All side lights not working front and rear. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/s and o/s. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/s and o/s. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 103,515 miles

All exhaust rubber mounts perished but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 May 2022 101,864 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 100,818 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 99,968 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 98,255 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge tread uneven

brake air pump belt deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2018 95,396 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 95,396 miles

Brake pump drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 92,860 miles

All exhaust O rings split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 92,860 miles

All exhaust O rings split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 88,588 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside White high level marker light not working

Offside Rear Red high level marker light not working

Fail 9 May 2016 88,588 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside White high level marker light not working

Offside Rear Red high level marker light not working

Pass 22 May 2015 86,067 miles

N/S mirror glass glued to old mirror glass

engine oil leaks

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 5 May 2015 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S mirror glass glued to old broken mirror glass

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 8 May 2014 83,226 miles

N/S new mirror glass glued on top of old glass

both rear red high level marker lights not working

Fail 6 May 2014 83,222 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S new mirror glass glued on top of old glass

both rear red high level marker lights not working

Pass 13 May 2013 79,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 79,560 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S front high level marker light not working

O/S rear high level red marker light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs rusted on inner faces

Pass 3 May 2012 74,987 miles

small stone chip O/S outter windscreen edge

Fail 1 May 2012 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

small stone chip O/S outter windscreen edge

Pass 4 May 2011 71,528 miles

N/S front driveshaft inner C/Vjoint boot split

O/S rear high level red marker light not working

both front suspension lower ball joint gaiters split

slight grease leak from N/S outter C/V Joint boot

Pass 7 May 2010 68,235 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 67,450 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 66,495 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 66,495 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 10 May 2007 65,104 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 65,081 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 62,319 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 62,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/f tyre bulge inside and outside wall in same place probally manufacture mark

unable too see front brake pads or lower steering u.j

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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K962 KSN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K962 KSN, 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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K962 KSN is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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