1993 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · K142 HSA
1993 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/03/1993. Recorded mileage 36,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 2500cc
K142 HSA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 36,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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K142 HSA Mileage History
- 07/03/202236,130 mi
- 25/04/202336,389 mi+259 mi
- 06/07/202436,464 mi+75 mi
- 18/07/202436,494 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 154 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
K142 HSA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Talbot Express (K142 HSA) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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