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K780 GBE

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 GBE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 118,241 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,067 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,938 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,655 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 110,798 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,244 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,265 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,702 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 94,034 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 89,191 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 89,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 89,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 87,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,652 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 83,648 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,648 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear of rear spring bushes slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2006 82,997 miles

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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K780 GBE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K780 GBE, 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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What year was K780 GBE registered?

K780 GBE is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 26 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K780 GBE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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