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K657 BEW

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,438 mi
Last recorded63,438 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK657 BEW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 63,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 59,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded dual (2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (2) pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded dual (2) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (2) pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front screw in tread

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (longitudanal) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 57,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes feeding flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes feeding flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,150 miles

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

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

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2019 55,205 miles

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

Front front metal brake pipes corroding feeding flexi hoses x4

Rear n/s metal brake pipe corroding feeding cylinder

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,500 miles

Brake pipes have been cleaned and coated in grease

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box broken at bracket and tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,572 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH UNDERSEAL HIDING CONDITION

Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,348 miles

exhaust corroded and in a poor condition, not blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,516 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 43,927 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 43,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 31 May 2012 42,486 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 213,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 39,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 36,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,089 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,904 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K657 BEW is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K657 BEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K657 BEW registered?

K657 BEW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 December 1992.

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