CarVerify

Free Car Check

K470 DDC

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,710 mi
Last recorded96,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 DDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 96,710 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between load valve and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside anchor to chassis mount brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 96,710 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened Shackle to chassis mount bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between load valve and flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside anchor to chassis mount brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 95,014 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside,chassis and mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Hub leaking grease around driveshaft

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,340 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 91,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 87,411 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2018 87,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,380 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,282 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,510 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,283 miles

Advise coolant leak around engine and engine getting hot

Advise slight blow from centre section of exhaust

Advise very small nip in nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,374 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 83,371 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 82,053 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,046 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 77,982 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,232 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 63,774 miles

rear leaf springs flat (WEAKENED)

slight play in offside front wheelbearing and both rear wheelbearings.

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
Full Talbot Express 1500 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K470 DDC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K470 DDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K470 DDC?

You can check the full history of K470 DDC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K470 DDC registered?

K470 DDC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 5 July 1993.

Is K470 DDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K470 DDC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K470 DDC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K470 DDC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.