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K542 LGU

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,406 mi
Last recorded56,406 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 LGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 56,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,350 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 56,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 54,742 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,657 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 53,579 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front seat insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 May 2016 53,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have cracking on outer side walls

Pass 22 May 2015 53,432 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,063 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 53,051 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,229 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,205 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 50,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,429 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,615 miles

exhaust mounts

Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,041 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,036 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,709 miles

slight damage to nearside head lamp

Pass 25 Jul 2006 38,426 miles

nearside head lamp damaged

slight wear in steering rack

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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K542 LGU is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K542 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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What year was K542 LGU registered?

K542 LGU is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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