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K404 FNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,110 mi
Last recorded83,110 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 FNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sills all undersilled

Offside sills all undersilled

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple repairs to outer sills n/s and o/s coverd in waxoil

Fail 5 Apr 2019 82,563 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn and lock nut corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

multiple repairs to outer sills n/s and o/s coverd in waxoil

water tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 82,406 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.B.6d)

corrosion on all 4 wheel arches

corrosion on front & rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wings

grease on all steel brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill by front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner & outer sills & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (2.4.B.6d)

brakes not tested due to o/s/f steel pipe leaking

corrosion on all 4 wheels

corrosion on n/s & o/s front & rear chassis rails

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wings

grease on all steel brake pipes

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,780 miles

Corrosion & repair work carried out on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

Corrosion on inner sills n/s & o/s

Corrosion on n/s inner wing by gear box end

Corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Excessive corrosion around n/s/f jacking point & inner sill

Exhaust rubber supports cracking

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,824 miles

corrosion & repair work on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

under seal & grease covering steel brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2016 80,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer rear panels (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill by front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

corrosion & repair work on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches

under seal & grease covering steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,770 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 78,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 76,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,408 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 66,314 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 66,314 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 61,976 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,783 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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K404 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K404 FNN, 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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K404 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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