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K166 KYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,076 mi
Last recorded67,076 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

RegistrationK166 KYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,559 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 64,693 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 64,693 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 62,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,205 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 61,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,390 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,760 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 50,356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 47,348 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 47,331 miles

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2009 46,177 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2008 45,266 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 41,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 38,454 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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K166 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K166 KYB, 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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What year was K166 KYB registered?

K166 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K166 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K166 KYB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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