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K676 LFM

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,308 mi
Last recorded121,308 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK676 LFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 121,308 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 120,254 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,336 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 119,334 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,658 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,890 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 115,890 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,771 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,730 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,730 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,091 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,372 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 104,368 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,139 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2016 99,728 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,781 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 97,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,081 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 95,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 93,419 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 93,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 92,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 89,835 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 85,769 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 85,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,292 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 83,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 82,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,968 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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K676 LFM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K676 LFM, 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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K676 LFM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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