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K329 LYB

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK329 LYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 50,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

sighs of possible fuel leak from tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,602 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 45,602 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,032 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 45,032 miles

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

drive belts loose

Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 43,435 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 43,435 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,393 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 42,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,712 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 40,713 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 39,247 miles

both rear tyres slighty out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,567 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 37,567 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corroison to exhaust system

Fail 25 Apr 2016 30,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corroison to exhaust system

Pass 13 May 2015 29,751 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,807 miles

NSF Side marker not working low marker

NSR side marker high marker not working

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,490 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 24,490 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2007 23,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 22,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K329 LYB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K329 LYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K329 LYB is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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