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K168 CHN

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,173 mi
Last recorded88,173 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 CHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,173 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch by bumper mount area corroded

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch by bumper mount area corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 87,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 87,074 miles

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 84,922 miles

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

Front nearside and offside inner wheel arch areas corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 82,787 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,123 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,555 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 77,928 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

head light loose

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2016 76,431 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

head light loose

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2015 75,315 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,315 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,335 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,973 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 12 Jun 2012 70,624 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,624 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 May 2011 70,586 miles

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

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

offside cv gaiter leaking

Pass 27 May 2011 70,586 miles

offside cv gaiter leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,896 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 69,871 miles

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

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,960 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,041 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)

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 29 Sep 2007 66,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,141 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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K168 CHN is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K168 CHN, 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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K168 CHN is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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