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K568 DJM

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,350 mi
Last recorded40,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK568 DJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,350 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rubber mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 38,117 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 31,836 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 29,609 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 29,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,852 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,217 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 23,684 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 23,062 miles

poor pattern offside headlight

Fail 1 Dec 2017 23,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

poor pattern offside headlight

Pass 26 Nov 2016 22,604 miles

Spare tyre defective

temporary fuel cap fitted, still providing adequate seal

Fail 25 Nov 2016 22,604 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,501 miles

Exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 22,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 22,037 miles

Rubber exhaust mountings perished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,404 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking on sidewall

Fail 30 Mar 2011 20,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,598 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2010 19,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,318 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,219 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 18,219 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,134 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,754 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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K568 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K568 DJM, 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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What year was K568 DJM registered?

K568 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K568 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K568 DJM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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