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K211 LMG

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,635 mi
Last recorded99,635 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK211 LMG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 99,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 99,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 98,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel pan area corroded as marked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 98,628 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel pan area corroded as marked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 97,291 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot clip missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 97,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel pan/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 38% (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Step/sill area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel pan/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 95,533 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 94,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 92,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 91,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 90,170 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,326 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,326 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,992 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,309 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 75,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,650 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,477 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 68,634 miles

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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K211 LMG is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K211 LMG, 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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K211 LMG is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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