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J660 KVH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

82,131 mi
Last recorded82,131 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ660 KVH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,131 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,109 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,036 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

discs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 82,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion spring hangers (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

discs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,410 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,410 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,738 miles

bonnet catch broken difficult to open bonnef needs attention

Fail 2 Jun 2015 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet catch broken difficult to open bonnef needs attention

Pass 10 Jun 2014 79,773 miles

bonnet locking mechanism faulty

cannot see front brake pads

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,772 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

bonnet locking mechanism faulty

cannot see front brake pads

Pass 2 Aug 2012 79,458 miles

Oil leak

operation of clutch pedal rough and noisey prompt attention recommended

Fail 2 Aug 2012 79,458 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

operation of clutch pedal rough and noisey prompt attention recommended

Pass 2 Aug 2011 78,471 miles

Oil leak

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2011 78,456 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,369 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear nearside front brake disc

slight wear offside front brake disc

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 75,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2008 74,334 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 74,334 miles

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2007 73,223 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust silencer mounting rings deteriating

Fail 29 May 2007 73,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust silencer mounting rings deteriating

Pass 18 May 2006 71,534 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 71,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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J660 KVH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 J660 KVH, 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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J660 KVH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1992.

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