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K117 DWN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,193 mi
Last recorded73,193 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 DWN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 73,193 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 72,215 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced On Leg, below battery tray. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 69,521 miles

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

Slight Corrosion N/S Wheel Arch.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,892 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 67,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber suport rings cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hoses on N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At wheel arch to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Panels have some corrosion, and on side panel going to front

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 66,608 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working Rear and front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine has one pulley belt loose

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber suport rings cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have rust/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Hoses on N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side wall and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At wheel arch to sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front bush of spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Panels have some corrosion, and on side panel going to front

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 62,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Two exhaust support rings cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2019 62,848 miles

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At tail pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Two exhaust support rings cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box area, also two rubber support rings perishing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 55,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split in tail pipe and rubber support o ring missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 55,518 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer CV (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split in tail pipe and rubber support o ring missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT TAIL PIPE AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK O/B/J (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE DAMAGED/SPLIT (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,276 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER CV GAITER (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT TAIL PIPE AREA (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK O/B/J (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ONE FAN BELT ADRIFT/LOOSE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance LENSE DAMAGED/SPLIT (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,132 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 39,092 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 38,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,909 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,909 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Oct 2005 33,873 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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K117 DWN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K117 DWN, 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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K117 DWN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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