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K974 MSR

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK974 MSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,676 miles

Front coolant leaking

Front engine oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 85,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front coolant leaking

Front engine oil leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 85,174 miles

Coolant leak at the front of engine

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2024 83,679 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 83,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 82,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 82,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 80,611 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 79,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,590 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 77,590 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,707 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,702 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 74,702 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 72,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 71,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,976 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,619 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 63,074 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 59,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 57,819 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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K974 MSR 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 83.3%.

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 K974 MSR, 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 K974 MSR registered?

K974 MSR is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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