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K870 WJX

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,487 mi
Last recorded84,487 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 WJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 84,487 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 82,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 81,931 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 81,931 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing corroded at front not effecting strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 80,345 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 79,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,240 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,239 miles

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2016 78,042 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 77,877 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2014 77,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 77,532 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 77,021 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 76,053 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 76,036 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 73,860 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 10 May 2010 73,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2009 71,932 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 71,918 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 70,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 67,444 miles

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
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K870 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K870 WJX, 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.

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K870 WJX is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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