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K501 YNE

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK501 YNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 95,427 miles

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 95,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,143 miles

General surface corrosion to underside

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Minimum brake efficiency only just met

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 2 Jun 2023 94,434 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 94,165 miles

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

Exhaust rubbers perished & 2 missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

Play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion to underside/suspension

Fail 29 Apr 2022 94,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust rubbers perished & 2 missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

Play in offside & nearside front wheel bearings

Surface corrosion to underside/suspension

Pass 11 May 2021 93,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mountings perished.

Pass 4 May 2020 93,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2020 93,341 miles

Exhaust system insecure various rubber mounts missing/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil cooler sandwich plate area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,437 miles

General surface corrosion to underside

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 91,732 miles

Both front inner sill/step corroded

Various surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,328 miles

vehicle undersides corroding.

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 30 May 2017 91,322 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside corrosion not with in

Oil leak ()

early corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 90,165 miles

Front o/s and n/s corrosion not with in

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

acceptable brake pedal travel

all tyres perished

exhaust hangers deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 May 2016 90,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front o/s and n/s corrosion not with in

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

acceptable brake pedal travel

all tyres perished

exhaust hangers deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2015 89,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front inner sills corroded not with in

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front inner sills corroded not with in

Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,175 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2014 88,175 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,160 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspecion bushes perrished

belt noise

Fail 10 Jul 2013 88,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspecion bushes perrished

belt noise

Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside & offside front tie rods bushes deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers top bushes deteriorating

nearside & offside rear spring shackle hanger brackets corroding

wipers dont self park

battery insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2012 88,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside & offside front tie rods bushes deteriorating

nearside & offside rear shock absorbers top bushes deteriorating

nearside & offside rear spring shackle hanger brackets corroding

wipers dont self park

battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front bumper loose

nearside & offside track rod gaiters split

nearside rear light lense damaged

temp fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 26 May 2011 88,160 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

front bumper loose

nearside & offside track rod gaiters split

nearside rear light lense damaged

temp fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2010 88,160 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,160 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 88,160 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 87,516 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind on offside rear brake

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
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K501 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K501 YNE, 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.

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K501 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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