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K657 LUF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,773 mi
Last recorded86,773 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,773 miles

drivers door catch operation poor

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside headlight condensated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil seepage

slight binding at offside front wheel

underbody corrosion, some excessive

Fail 27 Apr 2026 86,773 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers door catch operation poor

offside front brake disc in poor condition

offside headlight condensated

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil seepage

slight binding at offside front wheel

underbody corrosion, some excessive

Pass 3 May 2025 86,371 miles

drivers door catch operation poor

oil seepage

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2024 85,815 miles

brake pipes nearside rear and between rear hose and load valve are corroded

corrosion to cab underside,some excessive

offside headlight condensated and beam image is poor

oil seepage

Pass 3 May 2023 85,162 miles

nearside rear and between load valve and rear brake hose,brake pipes corroded

offside headlight condensated and beam image is poor

offside rear wheel bearing poor

oil seepage

underbody corrosion,some excessive

Pass 5 May 2022 84,527 miles

1 additional light at front of roof is not working

exhaust system rubber mountings are perished

oil seepage

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2021 83,740 miles

oil seepage

rear tyres perished - advise replacement

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

Fail 19 May 2021 83,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake hoses have corroded ferules

all tyres perished

nearside low - imbalance between front brakes at 25%

oil seepage

various underbody corrosion,some excessive

Pass 22 May 2020 83,146 miles
Pass 27 May 2019 80,954 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 80,939 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 79,942 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,825 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,316 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,274 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 74,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,717 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 72,716 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,528 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,030 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 72,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 May 2010 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 67,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 67,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 63,141 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 LUF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LUF, 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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K657 LUF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 November 1992.

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