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K926 JRB

1993 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D66,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK926 JRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 56,315 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 56,221 miles

both front lower inner door steps corroded, non structural

Pass 5 May 2017 55,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,359 miles

2 exhaust hanging rubbers split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

spare tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,703 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,018 miles

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,016 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 49,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,556 miles

N/s/f inner wheelarches rusted

O/s/f metal brake pipes rusted

O/s/r marker lamp inop

Fail 1 Feb 2012 46,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/f inner wheelarches rusted

O/s/f metal brake pipes rusted

O/s/r marker lamp inop

Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,186 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 46,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 43,514 miles

all front brake pipes (to calipers) rusty in places

both front tyres sidewalls cracking

both rear brake pipes(on axle) rusty in places

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 42,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,898 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 36,238 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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K926 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K926 JRB, 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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K926 JRB is a 1993 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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