CarVerify

Free Car Check

F392 KTT

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,311 mi
Last recorded93,311 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationF392 KTT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,032 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,026 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,645 miles

front discs becoming pitted

osf shock becoming worn

Fail 10 Apr 2019 91,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front discs becoming pitted

osf shock becoming worn

Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower inner wing corroded/out of testable arear

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 88,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower inner wing corroded/out of testable arear

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level suggest check front pads/cannot fully acess (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front indicator working at end of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber perished

fuel low

Fail 3 Apr 2017 85,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure and too low (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level suggest check front pads/cannot fully acess (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front indicator working at end of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubber perished

fuel low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,381 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,381 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,994 miles

heavily waste oiled chassis and under body

Fail 15 Apr 2015 80,993 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

heavily waste oiled chassis and under body

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,107 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND HAVE SLIGHT CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F DOOR STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/F WING STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND SLIGHT CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,982 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND HAVE SLIGHT CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F DOOR STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/F WING STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND SLIGHT CUTS IN SIDEWALL

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,666 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

bolt on n/s/f hub slightly loose, poor fit

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 May 2010 70,573 miles

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Fail 24 May 2010 70,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 28 May 2009 61,702 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both sides front wings starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2009 61,682 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

both sides front wings starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,324 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,671 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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F392 KTT is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 F392 KTT, 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 F392 KTT?

You can check the full history of F392 KTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F392 KTT registered?

F392 KTT is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F392 KTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F392 KTT shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F392 KTT 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 F392 KTT. 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.