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J177 KFV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ177 KFV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 48,289 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 48,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced both lights very poor output (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 48,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,892 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubbers missing and rear rubbers split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 47,682 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,986 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 46,986 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 46,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,581 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 42,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 42,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 May 2006 38,651 miles

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

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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J177 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J177 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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What year was J177 KFV registered?

J177 KFV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 February 1992.

Is J177 KFV safe to buy?

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