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K205 LOU

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,180 mi
Last recorded51,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK205 LOU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 51,180 miles

Nearside Rear High side light. Not working

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 51,180 miles

Nearside Rear High side light. Not working

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 47,413 miles

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2023 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper mounting corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under bonnet corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2022 44,590 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 44,586 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective all (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,357 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 44,357 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 44,170 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 42,969 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 42,967 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,142 miles

Front Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 42,142 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Both front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,125 miles

Nearside rear light unit damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 40,124 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light unit damaged

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

chassis slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,422 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 38,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 38,895 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 38,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,422 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 38,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2012 38,424 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,002 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,415 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 38,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,415 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 38,415 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 34,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 34,568 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2008 29,195 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 23,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,170 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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K205 LOU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K205 LOU, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K205 LOU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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