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K296 SHD

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,173 mi
Last recorded80,173 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 SHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 80,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 79,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 77,672 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,041 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 70,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 68,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 66,377 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,491 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,090 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,719 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,403 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,190 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,565 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,877 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K296 SHD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K296 SHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K296 SHD registered?

K296 SHD is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 September 1992.

Is K296 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K296 SHD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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