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K69 JYC

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,255 mi
Last recorded87,255 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK69 JYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,255 miles

All 4 steel wheels corroding

All repairs undersealed

Corrosion to rear brake assembly (drums) nearside and offside

Front Nearside and Offside bumper mounts corroding

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Dipped beam has poor connection

Nearside Front Passenger seat locking mechanism deteriorated

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vibration trough cabin - Engine mounts deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,851 miles

Front NSF + OSF sills corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF + OSF suspension arm mounting areas corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear corrosion to metal liner in wheel arch

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR + OSR tyres cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR + OSR slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vibration through body of vehicle - engine mounts perishing

Waste water leaking from discharge pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,524 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

brake pedal has travel

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside & offside inner step/sill area's

corrosion to offside front out-rigger/jacking point

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

parking brake lever has travel

residue at fuel tank - no obvious leaks

Fail 22 Aug 2023 86,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to nearside & offside inner step/sill area's

corrosion to offside front out-rigger/jacking point

offside parking brake effort is lower than the nearside

parking brake lever has travel

residue at fuel tank - no obvious leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,397 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,122 miles

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

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

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

Tank damp but not fuel

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,832 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,342 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside chip in windscreen (smaller than 10mm)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 85,342 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe excessively corroded (leaking fluid) (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Nearside Front wheel slightly binding

Nearside chip in windscreen (smaller than 10mm)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

windscreen wiper blades poor (smearing)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,034 miles

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing inner support mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak slight leak engine bay ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement at top mounting (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 85,034 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing inner support mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak slight leak engine bay ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear hand brake low on effort 17%

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight movement at top mounting (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire is broken

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 84,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire is broken

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 83,938 miles

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

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

oil leak

strong smell of diesal under bonnet but no obvious signs of a leak

Fail 15 Aug 2015 83,938 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil leak

misting of diesel arround pump area

offside front outer cv boot weeping grease

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2014 78,264 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,102 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 76,102 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,242 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,230 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,738 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 69,693 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,826 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 66,826 miles

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,021 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 56,021 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

advanced corrosion to n/s/f inner arch

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

brake pedal has long traval

exhaust mounting rubber splitting

free play to both rear wheel bearings

rear lugauge box low covers number plate when up close but readable from 20metrs

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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K69 JYC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 K69 JYC, 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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K69 JYC is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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