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K749 AGS

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 AGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 64,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play detected with weight on and using shaker plates - play is close to limit acceptable (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp assy. not fully secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play detected with weight on and using shaker plates - play is close to limit acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low all round effort recorded, just reached minimum requirement (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 63,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 61,518 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 61,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 59,433 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 59,433 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 56,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,351 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Both outer driveshaft CV gaiters deteriorating

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front all 4 front brake hoses deteriorated (bulging under protective sheath suggesting ferrules corroded) and minor chaffing to outer casing.

Nearside Front LHF exhaust rubber mounting insecure (rubber drops off hanger),

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one (of two) RHF brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack outside of wiper swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer track rod end gaiter deteriorated

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

both steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Fail 7 Aug 2019 54,351 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible Front number plate has lost reflective qualities (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear axle brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Both outer driveshaft CV gaiters deteriorating

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front all 4 front brake hoses deteriorated (bulging under protective sheath suggesting ferrules corroded) and minor chaffing to outer casing.

Nearside Front LHF exhaust rubber mounting insecure (rubber drops off hanger),

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material one (of two) RHF brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack outside of wiper swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer track rod end gaiter deteriorated

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

both steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,793 miles

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

brakes only just meet standards

front brake disc's corroding

front brake flexi hoses daamaged

front brake pipes corroding

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

rear brake pipes corroding

screen damage

Fail 14 Jun 2018 53,793 miles

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

brakes only just meet standards

front brake disc's corroding

front brake flexi hoses daamaged

front brake pipes corroding

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

rear brake pipes corroding

screen damage

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,509 miles

brakes only just meet standards! 55%

front brake disc's corroding

front brake flexi hoses damaged

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

play in o/s steering

rear brake pipes corroding

windscreen cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 52,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing forward facing rear seats both (5.1.1)

brakes only just meet standards! 55%

front brake disc's corroding

front brake flexi hoses damaged

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate deteriorating

play in o/s steering

rear brake pipes corroding

windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,313 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,313 miles

Braking system leaking leak from osr brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers missing (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high osf (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,620 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 49,620 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 48,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,141 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,927 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,270 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,569 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 41,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,553 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 41,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall.

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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K749 AGS 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 K749 AGS, 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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K749 AGS is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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