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K505 YNE

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,641 mi
Last recorded106,641 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 YNE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front drivers seat locking mechanism is stiff but still locks

Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,577 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

front brakes not locking

Pass 17 Feb 2023 101,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,793 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 100,167 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 99,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2017 99,124 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 99,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 98,605 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,679 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 99,381 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 98,866 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,834 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 93,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,479 miles

ADVISE BRAKE LOAD SENSING VALVE IS SIEZED,BUT LINKAGE IS NOW OK.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 92,479 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,424 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside brake progession near limit.

offside handbrake performance on limit.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,107 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 80,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear shock absorber top bushes are badly cracked.

Front discs are rusty on the inner face outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside outer cv boot is badly cracked.

The windscreen has a few chips outside zone A.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,808 miles

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

slight exhaust blow rear pipe

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,807 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 75,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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K505 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K505 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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What year was K505 YNE registered?

K505 YNE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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