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K629 WCX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

66,477 mi
Last recorded66,477 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 WCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 66,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 66,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 65,992 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 65,890 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 65,577 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 65,169 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 64,822 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 63,668 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,652 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,621 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 59,133 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2014 57,973 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 57,744 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 57,330 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,060 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 57,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 56,395 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 55,824 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,976 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,980 miles

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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K629 WCX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K629 WCX, 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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What year was K629 WCX registered?

K629 WCX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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