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K157 ULJ

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 ULJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 101,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 100,901 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 100,898 miles

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

Offside Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust box holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 100,197 miles

Offside Front slight leak from exhaust front silencer box

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,276 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 99,273 miles

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 Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 98,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 98,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 97,986 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear springs

Fail 12 Dec 2020 97,981 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on front and rear springs

Pass 7 May 2019 95,873 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 95,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 93,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,016 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 88,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 88,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 87,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 85,965 miles

center exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 7 May 2013 85,958 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

center exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 21 May 2012 85,755 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 85,549 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 85,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 84,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 81,452 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 78,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 78,956 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 75,283 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 68,905 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,905 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

1.o/s wiper blade starting to split †2.chip in n/s of windscreen

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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K157 ULJ is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K157 ULJ, 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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K157 ULJ is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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