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K578 JRB

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

93,675 mi
Last recorded93,675 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK578 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,675 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light underbody corrosion on components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 92,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 90,190 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,148 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 87,286 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 87,284 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 86,832 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,826 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 85,180 miles

rear brake efforts low

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear brake efforts low

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,168 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 84,339 miles

Rear brake efforts poor

Fail 18 Apr 2018 84,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in several places (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake efforts poor

Pass 8 May 2017 82,013 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 82,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,313 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,139 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 72,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 70,413 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,387 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 68,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,604 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 623,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r o/s/r o/s/f tyres cracking to sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,370 miles

osf.nsr and osr tyres have slight cracks.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,370 miles

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

osf.nsr and osr tyres have slight cracks.

Pass 18 Apr 2006 57,939 miles

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

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

slight cracking to side wall on near side rear tyre

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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K578 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 66,980 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K578 JRB, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K578 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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