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K179 UWD

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

68,309 mi
Last recorded68,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 UWD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,309 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 68,309 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,300 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 68,109 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one rear support rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 67,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened box section /engine bay area /plated from underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,274 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 67,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,182 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 66,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective ALL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear parking brake efficiency significantly lower on one side

Pass 31 Aug 2019 65,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Hand Brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 65,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,153 miles

Nearside Rear advise : parking brake imbalance

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished ( side wall )

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold appears to be leaking. (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,406 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,045 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 57,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,432 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 56,432 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 54,604 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,604 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 51,150 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 51,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,020 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 45,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,859 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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K179 UWD 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 72.4%.

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 K179 UWD, 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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K179 UWD is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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