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K703 MFM

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK703 MFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 69,861 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH MARKED IN CHALK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 69,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 68,936 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 68,936 miles

Exhaust system insecure X5 rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,252 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 67,252 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 65,781 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 65,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 63,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,492 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 57,945 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 56,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 56,008 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,515 miles

Cracks in offside front tyre side walls and on 3.0mm.

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

Nearside head lamp has water on glass.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Slight play within steering rack.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,515 miles

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

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

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

Cracks in offside front tyre side walls and on 3.0mm.

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

Nearside head lamp has water on glass.

Slight corrosion on front brake discs.

Slight play within steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 50,078 miles

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

Nearside head lamp has water on glass.

Slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner surfaces.

Slight play within steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2012 50,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Binding on offside rear wheel when rotated by hand.

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

Nearside head lamp has water on glass.

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

Offside rear brake not reading as high on brake tester as nearside rear brake.

Slight corrosion on both front brake discs inner surfaces.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,896 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,896 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Apr 2010 47,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,864 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 46,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,471 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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K703 MFM 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 56.7%.

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 K703 MFM, 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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K703 MFM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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