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K522 LGU

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,715 mi
Last recorded49,715 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK522 LGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 49,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 48,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 47,939 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,691 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 47,688 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 rubber mounts broken and exh fouling hanbrake rod (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

advise brake pipes clened =greased or replaced as required

handbrake return spring broken

Pass 14 Sep 2018 47,273 miles

2 x exhaust rubber hangers missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,327 miles

Gearbox rubber mount worn

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,675 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 45,672 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,423 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,633 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,669 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,064 miles

exhaust tailpipe split and blowing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 39,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,451 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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K522 LGU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K522 LGU, 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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K522 LGU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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