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K654 HRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK654 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 63,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 62,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,882 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2024 58,882 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,700 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 55,698 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,998 miles

Nearside and Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,719 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 50,980 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 50,978 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MAJOR LEAK FROM EXHAUST

Pass 24 Aug 2017 50,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 50,453 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,556 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,897 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,521 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 48,521 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 48,185 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 48,185 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2011 47,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2010 45,994 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 44,243 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,405 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 42,263 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 34,990 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K654 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K654 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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What year was K654 HRB registered?

K654 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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