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K190 WEL

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,819 mi
Last recorded64,819 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 WEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 64,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 64,071 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 63,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,868 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,442 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,429 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 57,517 miles

Excessive corrosion prescribed area of o/s/f engine mount/suspension mount not likely to effect either

Fail 16 May 2019 57,517 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Excessive corrosion prescribed area of o/s/f engine mount/suspension mount not likely to effect either

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,365 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 56,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,177 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 56,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,720 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,161 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 55,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 55,133 miles

1 EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

CRACKS PASS REAR TYRE OUTER WALL

SURFACE CORROSSIAN UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 53,669 miles

corrosion to slam panel

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,669 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to slam panel

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,212 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 51,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,048 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 51,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Sep 2008 51,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,456 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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K190 WEL is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 K190 WEL, 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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K190 WEL is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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