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K653 HRB

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,944 mi
Last recorded68,944 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,944 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,597 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 68,595 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 68,531 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 68,387 miles

both rear spring eye bushes slightly worn

offside front direction indicator lense missing

Fail 12 Aug 2021 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion near brake hose flexi location and also front wing mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has corrosion driver front step underside near handbrake cable location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear only cable ties holding tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 71,782 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear shackle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment steering column has movement from side to side (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion near brake hose flexi location and also front wing mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has corrosion driver front step underside near handbrake cable location (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear only cable ties holding tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,452 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,103 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 68,634 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 68,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 68,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion n/s sill/step

o/s/f tyre sidewalls slightly perished

slight exhaust blow and rubbers perished

slight play both front lower balljoints

slight play both track rod ends

Pass 1 May 2015 66,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,834 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all underside of van has been underseald

Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,833 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all underside of van has been underseald

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 62,547 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,947 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 54,936 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 54,936 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,742 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 41,001 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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K653 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 K653 HRB, 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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K653 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 February 1993.

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