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HKZ 9189

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,246 mi
Last recorded67,246 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 9189
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 67,246 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 66,262 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door step corroded

Offside Front drivers door step corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 65,447 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2023 64,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 64,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,478 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 63,478 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 61,701 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive underside of fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg at previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

park brake only just met req effort

Fail 21 Nov 2020 61,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear at front marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive underside of fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg at previous repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition and leaking slightly

Pass 13 May 2019 59,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 59,349 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 57,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside wiper blade rubber slight deterioration at one end

exhaust system slightly corroded

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Fail 7 May 2018 57,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded one pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside wiper blade rubber slight deterioration at one end

exhaust system slightly corroded

tow bar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 14 Apr 2017 55,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,756 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,465 miles

center exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,521 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 49,590 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,580 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,661 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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HKZ 9189 is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HKZ 9189, 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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HKZ 9189 is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1993.

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