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K593 OOW

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK593 OOW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 91,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,832 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 91,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,485 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,599 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 80,989 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 73,464 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 77,093 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 76,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,099 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,213 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 75,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,491 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,388 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 72,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,308 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,308 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,604 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 68,604 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,326 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 59,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 55,677 miles

brake pipes appear recently coated with preventative wax/oil . Full inspection therefore not possible due to protective coating.

nearside front inner wing corroded within perscibed area of track contol arm mounting. Not considered excessive for MOT but remedial attention advised to prevent further corrosion.

rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules corroded

washer aim poor on nearside

Fail 19 Jun 2006 55,677 miles

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

brake pipes appear recently coated with preventative wax/oil . Full inspection therefore not possible due to protective coating.

nearside front inner wing corroded within perscibed area of track contol arm mounting. Not considered excessive for MOT but remedial attention advised to prevent further corrosion.

rear flexi brake hose metal ferrules corroded

washer aim poor on nearside

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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K593 OOW is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K593 OOW, 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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K593 OOW is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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