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K169 TFH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,932 mi
Last recorded140,932 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 TFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 140,932 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2026 140,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute N/S Side and Rear Indicator (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 138,342 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 138,280 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 137,896 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 135,770 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,882 miles

turbo actuator not connected

Fail 19 Aug 2021 132,882 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

turbo actuator not connected

Pass 16 Sep 2020 131,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 131,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 129,799 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 129,797 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 127,208 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 127,208 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 89% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 123,706 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,161 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Sep 2016 121,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak on engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 118,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

Offside Front tyre wall slight cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,175 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,499 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2013 113,495 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2012 111,032 miles

Nearside front upper extra side lamp not working

Fail 20 Aug 2012 111,032 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front upper extra side lamp not working

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Sep 2011 108,994 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 108,979 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear upper side light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,319 miles

nearside rear upper side lamp not working

Pass 21 Aug 2009 104,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 102,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,669 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 97,689 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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K169 TFH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K169 TFH, 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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K169 TFH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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