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K924 LUF

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,689 mi
Last recorded52,689 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK924 LUF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 52,689 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to underneath

engine mount in poor condition

leaf springs in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,625 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs in poor condition

corrosion to underneath

engine mounts in poor condition

offside front bumper support corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2025 52,625 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both rear leaf springs in poor condition

corrosion to underneath

engine mounts in poor condition

offside front bumper support corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,576 miles

Corrosion to underneath

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion to step

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 52,576 miles

Corrosion to underneath

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion to step

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 52,481 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underneath

engine mount in poor condition

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,440 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

slight corrosion to underneath

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,364 miles

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

inner steering joints have play

Pass 7 May 2019 51,815 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 51,684 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 51,684 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2017 51,090 miles

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 49,662 miles

gearbox mount in poor condition

offside door mirror slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,280 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust system in poor condition

gear box mount in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2014 47,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 46,081 miles

exhaust rubber supports perished

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear handbrake outer casing damaged but not effecting park brake performance at present

Fail 14 May 2013 46,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rubber supports perished

nearside rear handbrake outer casing damaged but not effecting park brake performance at present

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,076 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,488 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 42,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,988 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 39,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 33,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 275,291 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 33,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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K924 LUF is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K924 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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K924 LUF is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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