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K678 LFM

1993 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,329 mi
Last recorded99,329 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P60,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK678 LFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,329 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken x one

horn goes off randomly

steering slightly heavy

Fail 6 Aug 2025 99,329 miles

Horn not working intermittent (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside/nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside/nearside (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken x one

horn goes off randomly

steering slightly heavy

Pass 5 Aug 2024 99,285 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 99,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 83,839 miles

exhaust front joint loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 83,827 miles

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

exhaust front joint loose

Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,295 miles

Nearside Rear upper side lamp not working

Offside Front inner wing corroded possible hole? outside of 30 cms

Offside Front under wheel arch cosmetic paneling corroded and holed

Fail 29 Jun 2021 80,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear upper side lamp not working

Offside Front inner wing corroded possible hole? outside of 30 cms

Offside Front under wheel arch cosmetic paneling corroded and holed

Offside Rear brake slight brake lag

Pass 7 May 2021 80,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 80,786 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,451 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

o/s/f flexi brake hose slightly perished

slight corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch area

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.05% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,198 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 77,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ineer wing (2.4.A.3)

all 4 exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust rubber split

Pass 30 May 2015 68,530 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2013 67,720 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 67,720 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,019 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor sills chassi rusty req wax oil

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,261 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 64,572 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 64,572 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 60,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front inner wings are corroded

offside and nearside front leaf spring shackels are corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 60,091 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside front inner wings are corroded

offside and nearside front leaf spring shackels are corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 57,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 57,468 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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K678 LFM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 60,091 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 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K678 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 33 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K678 LFM is a 1993 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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