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K686 HRB

1993 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,484 mi
Last recorded42,484 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P65,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 HRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 42,051 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 42,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 40,695 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,442 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,279 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

various gaiters and bushes cracking and perishing

Fail 7 Jul 2021 40,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

various gaiters and bushes cracking and perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,193 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,089 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,760 miles

All 4 front brake flexys show corrosion to ferulews

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,264 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES BOTH SIDES SHOW SOME CORROSSION TO FERULES AND REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Fail 6 Jul 2016 36,254 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S INNER SILL/STEP AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S REAR CORNER IN BUMPER AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S INNER SILL/STEP AREA (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S FRONT BUMPER MOUNT AREA/INNER WING (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH BLADES (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT FLEXY BAKE HOSES BOTH SIDES SHOW CORROSSION TO FERULES AND REPLACEMENT STRONGLY ADVISED

Fail 12 May 2015 34,903 miles

All (4) front brake flexy hoses show corrossion to ferules

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 34,903 miles

All (4) front brake flexy hoses show corrossion to ferules

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,861 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,853 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 27,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,066 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,809 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 21,612 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 21,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 21,546 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K686 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 65,932 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K686 HRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K686 HRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 20 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K686 HRB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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