MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,683 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Battery slightly insecure under bonnet-no risk of tipping over.
Both front coil springs corroded not excessively
Both rear handbrake cable outer casings starting to swell with possible water ingress but not adversely affecting operation.
Both rear leaf springs displaying age related corrosion & wear between plates & assisting coil springs corroded beneath worn protective coatings
Coolant expansion bottle near empty when inspected - topped up to correct level-requires monitoring.
Front exhaust downpipe corroded/blowing at flexible section, but not excessive or affecting emissions.
General suspension bushing showing age related perishing/cracking but not allowing for excessive movement
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded under worn protective coating
Nearside Front Inner Replacement brake pipework poorly routed /supported in areas around steering rack assembly.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Welded section of outer body sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Door handle broken off-entry still possible through slightly awkward.
Nearside Lower Front to rear additional wiring poorly routed/supported, in sections on chassis rail
Offside Front Coil spring corroded under worn protective coating
Offside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter has misting of grease from large end connection area.
Offside Rear Lamp cluster lens cover holed allowing small amount of visible white light but not adversely affecting clarity
Rear Brake bias valve partially seized
Battery slightly insecure under bonnet-no risk of tipping over.
Both front coil springs corroded not excessively
Both rear handbrake cable outer casings starting to swell with possible water ingress but not adversely affecting operation.
Both rear leaf springs displaying age related corrosion & wear between plates & assisting coil springs corroded beneath worn protective coatings
Coolant expansion bottle near empty when inspected - topped up to correct level-requires monitoring.
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Positive battery terminal loose-cleaned & retightened (4.11 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust downpipe corroded/blowing at flexible section, but not excessive or affecting emissions.
General suspension bushing showing age related perishing/cracking but not allowing for excessive movement
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded under worn protective coating
Nearside Front Inner Replacement brake pipework poorly routed /supported in areas around steering rack assembly.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Welded section of outer body sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Door handle broken off-entry still possible through slightly awkward.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Front to rear additional wiring poorly routed/supported, in sections on chassis rail
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded under worn protective coating
Offside Front Inner Constant velocity gaiter has misting of grease from large end connection area.
Offside Rear Lamp cluster lens cover holed allowing small amount of visible white light but not adversely affecting clarity
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake bias valve partially seized
Battery, under bonnet insecure, but will not tip over.
Front Exhaust downpipe corroded/blowing, at flexi section, but not too excess/ or affecting emissions
Front Inner Brake pipes on O/S and N/S showing corrosion to their surfaces, front sections only, in wheel arches
Front Inner Replacement brake pipework poorly routed/supported, in areas around steering rack, on N/S and O/S
General suspension bushing showing age related perishing/cracking, but not allowing excessive movement
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded section of outer body sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Door release handle broken, but entry still possible
Nearside Lower Front to rear additional wiring poorly routed/supported, in sections, on chassis rail
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Beneath blistered protective paint coating (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear BOTH Leaf springs showing wear between plates, and helper coil springs corroded, beneath blistered protective paint coating
Both nearside & offside front coil springs corroded
Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust leak from front downpipe close to flexible joint-not excessive or affecting emissions
General exhaust condition corroded
Nearside Outer Door handle broken but operation unaffected
Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion under wheel arch liner
Offside front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion under wheel arch liner
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wiper blades parking across drivers view unable to park at base of screen. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Both nearside & offside front coil springs corroded
Both nearside & offside rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust leak from front downpipe close to flexible joint-not excessive or affecting emissions
General exhaust condition corroded
Nearside Outer Door handle broken but operation unaffected
Nearside front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion under wheel arch liner
Offside front to rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion under wheel arch liner
Front slight leak on front pipe exhaust
exhaust coroded
Front slight leak on front pipe exhaust
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust coroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Appears to have been repaired with silicone. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Appears to have been repaired with silicone. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake hoses slightly perrished
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
brake pedal feels spongy
corrosion to ns door sill
nsf brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
brake pedal feels spongy
corrosion to ns door sill
nsf brake pipe corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under body slightly corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
under body slightly corrosion
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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K659 LUF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 K659 LUF, 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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K659 LUF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 February 1993.
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