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K244 LMV

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK244 LMV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 36,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 36,601 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 36,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 36,262 miles

Leaf spring corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 36,026 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 35,782 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 35,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 34,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 34,231 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 33,034 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 33,034 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

emissions aborted due to over heating

Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,919 miles

all four wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 31,309 miles

all four wheel bearing have slight play

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2014 29,222 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2013 28,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 28,628 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,412 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,350 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 24,845 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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K244 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K244 LMV, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K244 LMV registered?

K244 LMV is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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