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D414 NKX

1986 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

132,459 mi
Last recorded132,459 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Talbot Express79,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD414 NKX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 132,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 130,796 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 129,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,630 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 127,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,147 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,735 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 121,650 miles

Nearside Front door sill has some light corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2018 121,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door sill has some light corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,497 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,620 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 115,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,699 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r spray suppression insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2013 109,699 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r spray suppression insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,613 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on offside rear

Pass 21 May 2011 107,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 107,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 107,491 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2009 104,686 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 104,573 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 104,573 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 102,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Jun 2006 98,265 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 92,690 miles

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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D414 NKX is a 1986 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D414 NKX, 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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What year was D414 NKX registered?

D414 NKX is a 1986 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 August 1986.

Is D414 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D414 NKX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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