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J174 KFV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

124,621 mi
Last recorded124,621 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ174 KFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 124,621 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 124,503 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounts perished & Cable tie supporting exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,271 miles

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

Nearside Under sill/step heavily corroded but is outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Under sill/Jacking point heavily corroded but is outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,762 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Under sill/step heavily corroded but is outside of prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Under sill/Jacking point heavily corroded but is outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf springs worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,870 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,444 miles

Auxiliary generator fitted under bonnet insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2018 110,444 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary generator fitted under bonnet insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,145 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing.

rear springs corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion on subframe

water tank dripping

Fail 21 Jul 2015 107,913 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface corrosion on subframe

water tank dripping

Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,480 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,805 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 103,999 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 103,999 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 103,336 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 103,335 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside parking brake is low

rear number plate mounting cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,792 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 100,792 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 96,558 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 96,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 94,080 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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J174 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 J174 KFV, 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J174 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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