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K189 KYB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,410 mi
Last recorded98,410 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 KYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,410 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 95,492 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 92,969 miles

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Nov 2021 90,339 miles

under side of vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,102 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 84,215 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 80,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 75,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,803 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 72,803 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 70,333 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 68,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 66,952 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,898 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,973 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,973 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 7 Sep 2005 52,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2005 52,450 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

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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K189 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K189 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 K189 KYB registered?

K189 KYB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 April 1993.

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