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K756 WDV

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,497 mi
Last recorded41,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK756 WDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 41,497 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 41,276 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Load sensing valve has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroding/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 40,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror shorter than o/s.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill edge corroding/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring starting to splay slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak/sump washer. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 40,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 40,455 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,230 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 40,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,137 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,097 miles

nearside rear upper marker light not working

offside and neaside front coil springs have corrosion

signs of dry rot to rear of vehcle below kitchen area

Fail 11 Mar 2016 39,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/75/14/c (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear upper marker light not working

offside and neaside front coil springs have corrosion

signs of dry rot to rear of vehcle below kitchen area

Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 36,617 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,859 miles

all of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,396 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EXHAUST CORRODED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR BRAKE HOSE CRACKING

Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,536 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,556 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 32,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,323 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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K756 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K756 WDV, 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.

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What year was K756 WDV registered?

K756 WDV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K756 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K756 WDV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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