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K860 GWK

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,648 mi
Last recorded68,648 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK860 GWK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 68,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 68,418 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 68,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 68,241 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 68,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,097 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,074 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,581 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,178 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 58,173 miles

Exhaust tailpipe blowing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 55,733 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,824 miles

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 25 Sep 2008 51,483 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 46,749 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 46,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 44,553 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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K860 GWK is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K860 GWK, 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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K860 GWK is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 May 1993.

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