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K97 XCP

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,762 mi
Last recorded80,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 XCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,762 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 80,527 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 76,815 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 76,815 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 72,307 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 72,307 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 68,546 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 68,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 58,914 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 58,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 57,389 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 56,895 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,733 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,834 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 55,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,503 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 54,223 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,741 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 53,741 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 52,027 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011
Fail 5 Aug 2011 50,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,385 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,381 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery light on dash

front exhaust clamp loose

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,350 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 42,381 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 42,381 miles

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

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rubber exhaust mountings excessively deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2006 42,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 42,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 40,791 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 40,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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K97 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 K97 XCP, 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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K97 XCP is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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