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K651 HRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,218 mi
Last recorded86,218 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK651 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 86,022 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,636 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 85,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre 19 yrs old

Nearside Rear 19 years old

Offside Front tyre 19 yrs old

Offside Rear tyre 18 years old

Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,882 miles

all brake pipes covered with grease.

suspension components covered with corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 81,547 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 78,177 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 73,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 73,124 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 72,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

O/S/R trye cracked.

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 71,477 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,653 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs corroded

o/s front bottom ball joint gaiter split

rear n/s lens cracked and lamp insecure in housing

top edge of o/s wiper blade missing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 69,137 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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

both head lamps fitted withbeam benders

Fail 13 Oct 2009 69,137 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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head lamps fitted withbeam benders

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,552 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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K651 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 K651 HRB, 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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K651 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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