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K182 LHT

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,302 mi
Last recorded116,302 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK182 LHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 116,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in product. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Wheel arches covered in underseal. (offside and nearside).

Lower Sills covered in underseal. (offside and nearside).

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 116,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in product. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Wheel arches covered in underseal. (offside and nearside).

Lower Sills covered in underseal. (offside and nearside).

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and on 3mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 115,761 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 115,716 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all tyres over 10 years old

nearside + offside front + rear inner wheel arches heavy shutzs

nearside + offside inner sills heavy shutzes

offside front inner suspension arm bush slight movement + perished

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight movement in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2019 115,517 miles

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush slight movement + slightly deteriorated

rear of nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded but not excessive

slight movement in nearside + offside front wheel bearings

slight movement in nearside rear wheel bearing

surface corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch by top of shock absorber

surface corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch (rear of arch)

various exhaust support rubbers slightly perished

Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,517 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 106,547 miles

Corrosion to front wheel arches

Front brake discs corroded and slight pitted

Offside front chassis/outrigger small hole - not considered criteria

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,843 miles

'Grab' on footbrake

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

battery tray feels slight loose but secure

corrosion to wheelarches

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside headlamp bulb discoloured - predominantly white light

nearside headlamp condensated

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 8 Oct 2013 97,597 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,991 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,273 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,159 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f headlamp missing glass lens

Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,784 miles

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 8 Apr 2010 91,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,373 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 89,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All front flexi brake hoses cracking

Nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding on

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 88,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 84,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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K182 LHT is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K182 LHT, 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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K182 LHT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 October 1992.

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