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K9 AGV

1993 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,248 mi
Last recorded71,248 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D69,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 AGV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,248 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 70,742 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,701 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 68,127 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,002 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust mountings getting perished

slight play in power steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust mountings getting perished

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,563 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake calipers very rusty

Fail 2 Oct 2014 66,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake calipers very rusty

both rear wheel bearings not tested for roughness as wheels do not spin

Pass 9 May 2012 66,201 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 66,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,730 miles

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

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

fuel tank has slight leak.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

fuel tank has slight leak.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,081 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s headlamp reflector rusting will need replacing next time

o/s washer jet faulty but ok for test

Pass 12 Apr 2007 58,626 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 58,626 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 55,385 miles

rear springs look well laden

slight movement in o/s steering rack end

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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K9 AGV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K9 AGV, 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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K9 AGV is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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