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1993 Talbot Autoquest Diesel · K794 CEF

K794 CEF

1993 Talbot Autoquest (diesel). First registered 07 Apr 1993. Recorded mileage 95,394 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
TALBOT AUTOQUEST
Year / Origin
1993 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
95,394 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1993
Engine
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K794 CEF Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
  • 95,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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K794 CEF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 04:53
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Talbot Autoquest (K794 CEF) between June 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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K794 CEF Mileage History

  1. 22/06/202294,721 mi
  2. 25/06/202494,921 mi+200 mi
  3. 01/07/202494,924 mi+3 mi
  4. 02/10/202595,394 mi+470 mi

Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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