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K659 LUF

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,683 mi
Last recorded58,683 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 LUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 58,683 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 58,677 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2023 58,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,689 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 57,689 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,443 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 57,045 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 56,190 miles

Front slight leak on front pipe exhaust

exhaust coroded

Fail 14 Jul 2018 56,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 55,395 miles

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 55,395 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,111 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 53,795 miles

Front brake hoses slightly perrished

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,594 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 53,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 53,140 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,541 miles

brake pedal feels spongy

corrosion to ns door sill

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,455 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 51,455 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 49,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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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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