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K665 UNF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

104,091 mi
Last recorded104,091 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK665 UNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 104,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 104,083 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 103,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 103,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 102,528 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 102,528 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired step corroded & holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel foot brake little effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter starting to deteriate (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 of 2 pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 100,304 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 100,304 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,358 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 99,358 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure various mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leak off pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,719 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018 98,717 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

near side front track rod end very minor play

rusty under body plus under body parts

Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,343 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

near side front track rod end very minor play

rusty under body plus under body parts

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,112 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 92,798 miles

fuel tank damp

injector area damp

Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,797 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fuel tank damp

injector area damp

Pass 1 May 2013 89,077 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank has been repaired slight misting of oil round repair

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight under body corrosion

unable to see brake pads

Fail 1 May 2013 89,077 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank has been repaired slight misting of oil round repair

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight under body corrosion

unable to see brake pads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,604 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,430 miles

front discs slightly pitted

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,117 miles

drivers door mirror glass is cracked

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers door mirror glass is cracked

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2009 80,656 miles

Moisture in nearside front headlamp but not affecting pattern at present.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer is cracking around the silencer welded joint but not too excess at present.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion o/s/f arch not to excess at present

corrosion to n/s/f inner arch but not to excess at present

corrosion to n/s/f sill but not to excess at present

Fail 17 Jun 2009 80,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion o/s/f arch not to excess at present

corrosion to n/s/f inner arch but not to excess at present

corrosion to n/s/f sill but not to excess at present

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,328 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 79,328 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 77,866 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 77,866 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

corrosion under nearside front wheel arch and door step but not to excess at present

offside wing mirror glass cracked but view ok at present

Pass 5 Apr 2006 74,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K665 UNF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K665 UNF, 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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K665 UNF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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