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D33 KKN

1986 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD33 KKN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 107,716 miles

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT INNER WING,N/S FRONT UNDER WING,N/S FRONT FLOOR,N/S REAR SPRING HANGER,N/S REAR OUTRIGGER,O/S REAR SPRING HANGER ALL CORRODED

O/SIDE FRONT FLOOR,O/SIDEFRONT UNDER WING x2,O/S SILL CLOSE PANEL,O/S OUTER SILL,O/S OUTER REAR PANEL N/SIDE OUTER REAR PANEL ALL CORRODED.

Pass 13 Dec 2024 107,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,185 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,367 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 104,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 102,511 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 101,263 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,254 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,911 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 305,862 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDTION.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 94,508 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 92,344 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 91,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 88,029 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 87,063 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 85,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,239 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 84,237 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D33 KKN is a 1986 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1986 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,125 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 D33 KKN, 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 40 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D33 KKN is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1986.

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The MOT history for D33 KKN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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