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K110 HYD

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

107,418 mi
Last recorded107,418 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK110 HYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 107,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 107,398 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,116 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 105,115 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/r14c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,185 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 104,181 miles

Offside Rear brake weaker than other side

Pass 28 May 2021 104,181 miles

body frame corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2019 104,181 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes cracked slightly both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 101,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 100,039 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,358 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 97,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,820 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,820 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 93,613 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,257 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 85,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,977 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,910 miles

both front hubs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre rubber perished

rear lower engine mount slightly worn

slight front brake imbalance

wheels corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front hubs slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre rubber perished

rear lower engine mount slightly worn

slight front brake imbalance

wheels corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,799 miles

clutch hard to operate

offside front wheel slightly corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2009

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

clutch hard to operate

off side front road wheel starting to rust

oil spray under side

Pass 1 Oct 2008 84,992 miles

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

water in offside headlamp

Fail 1 Oct 2008 84,992 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water in offside headlamp

Pass 15 Aug 2007 82,581 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 82,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,585 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 68,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 68,123 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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K110 HYD is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K110 HYD, 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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K110 HYD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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