1993 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · K178 FWE
1993 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/03/1993. Recorded mileage 83,233 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,233 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
K178 FWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 83,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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K178 FWE Mileage History
- 11/05/202280,738 mi
- 06/04/202480,744 mi+6 mi
- 19/04/202480,745 mi+1 mi
- 15/04/202580,965 mi+220 mi
- 20/05/202683,233 mi+2,268 mi
Average of roughly 620 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K178 FWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Talbot Express (K178 FWE) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”.
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