CarVerify

Free Car Check

K822 HCH

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK822 HCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

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

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 91,887 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 91,887 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 91,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 91,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective and loose in carrier ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 91,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective and loose in carrier ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 91,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested new brake pipe[old ends] failed at n/s/r wheel cylinder / are (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both expanded/rusty (1.1.15 (a))

odometer inop/ same mileage as last test

spare tyre separated at tread---unfit for use on road

Fail 22 Aug 2023 91,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit not clamped (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier not clamped [ battery incorrect size for diesel engine] (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing / split/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished/holed [ has been previously glued?] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb emits split pattern and too far to right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both off screen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both expanded/rusty (1.1.15 (a))

odometer inop/ same mileage as last test

remove ITEMS from DRIVING area /in between seats-- blocking access to seat belt stalks ++ insecure load

spare tyre separated at tread---unfit for use on road

Pass 24 Aug 2022 91,887 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

radiator cooling fan not working--lost coolant-refilled

Fail 24 Aug 2022 91,887 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working fit bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

radiator cooling fan not working--lost coolant-refilled

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts across driveshaft and wishbone-secured (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,886 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,374 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 91,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,921 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,185 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 82,308 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 77,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,359 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 70,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 63,936 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 63,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
Full Talbot Express 1500 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K822 HCH is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K822 HCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K822 HCH?

You can check the full history of K822 HCH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K822 HCH registered?

K822 HCH is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K822 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K822 HCH shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K822 HCH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K822 HCH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.