MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,181 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Direction indicator not working neither left or right indicators working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower drivers door step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner lower sill front to rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet corroded by latch hook (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight smoke when engine is at idle
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight smoke when engine is at idle
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear leaf springs corroded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill x 2 (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
3 tyres perished
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
F282 KVM is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 F282 KVM, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of F282 KVM?
You can check the full history of F282 KVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was F282 KVM registered?
F282 KVM is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1989.
Is F282 KVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for F282 KVM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F282 KVM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F282 KVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.