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K683 HRB

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,460 mi
Last recorded56,460 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK683 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,460 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,944 miles

All under vehicle slightly corroded

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,400 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 53,250 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 48,365 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 46,700 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,883 miles

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

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,567 miles

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

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

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,760 miles

Exhaust rubber broken but system still remains secure

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

Wipers deterioated

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,439 miles

Corrosion to centre brake pipe.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,467 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,861 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,861 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 36,849 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 36,442 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 36,442 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2007 36,254 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,903 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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K683 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K683 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K683 HRB registered?

K683 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K683 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K683 HRB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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