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K183 LHT

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

41,454 mi
Last recorded41,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 LHT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 41,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 40,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 39,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 39,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 38,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,022 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,556 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,637 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 33,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 28,370 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 28,361 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 25,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 25,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 23,409 miles

Battery insecure.

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

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

Rear leaf spring rubber spacers are deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,646 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,622 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,316 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,265 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 21,701 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 21,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 21,687 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 21,687 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K183 LHT is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K183 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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K183 LHT is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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