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K662 LUF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK662 LUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 71,332 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of the arch/ engine bay - holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch - close to subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Infront of battery mounting point above previous repair - holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 71,318 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section of the arch/ engine bay - holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch - close to subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Infront of battery mounting point above previous repair - holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe rubber hangers splitting.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,320 miles

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

Front corrosion on bar behind the front bumper

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 63,711 miles

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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 61,847 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 57,304 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 54,925 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 54,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn shackle spring eye bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened both sides corroded and weak in operation (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in greese (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,344 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 54,343 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT AND REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,839 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,833 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

both wipers streaking slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 4,996 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Poor electrical contacts on h/lamps connectors

Fail 8 Jul 2014 4,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,897 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 46,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 44,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 44,133 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,667 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,620 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 43,620 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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K662 LUF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K662 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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K662 LUF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 February 1993.

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