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K630 WCX

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,151 mi
Last recorded94,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK630 WCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,151 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front sills / door steps /sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod mounting area undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 94,151 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front sills / door steps /sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod mounting area undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,958 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front door step sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod mounts under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 91,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front door step sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod mounts under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,603 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s door step sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside bonnett hinge corroded around

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod mounts lightly corroded and bushes slightly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 90,603 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s door step sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside bonnett hinge corroded around

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front tie rod mounts lightly corroded and bushes slightly perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated 'foremost' hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to front tie bar mount brackets, and rear spring hanger mount brackets

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,240 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,136 miles

nearside rear additional upper number plate and position lamps not working

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 85,057 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all offside rear lights interacting with each other (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear additional upper number plate and position lamps not working

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 80,433 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 77,739 miles

1 x exhaust mount split

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,298 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 74,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,485 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 70,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,343 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 63,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,458 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished

front brake discs rusty and slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,269 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2008 59,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight movement in steering rack

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 58,606 miles

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

oil leak at steering rack

steering / suspension rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2007 58,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil leak at steering rack

steering / suspension rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2006 56,594 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bike rack on rear has sharps edges

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2006 56,594 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

bike rack on rear has sharps edges

slight oil leak at steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2005 54,437 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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K630 WCX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 K630 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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K630 WCX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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