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K408 FNN

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

67,119 mi
Last recorded67,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 FNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,119 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf springs both sides mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 67,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf springs both sides mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 66,825 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER SIDE OF VAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 66,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDER SIDE OF VAN (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,559 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front both outer cv boots surface cracks

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

surface rust on underneath components

Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front both outer cv boots surface cracks

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

surface rust on underneath components

Pass 10 Feb 2022 65,891 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 65,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 65,200 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 65,196 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 64,054 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

road wheels are corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 63,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from compensater to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 63,241 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted

Rear gearbox bush has slight play

Fail 6 May 2017 63,241 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported x3 rubber hangers broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted

Rear gearbox bush has slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,872 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 62,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,803 miles

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

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

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

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

RBT Service brake efficiency 51%

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

Stabilizer bush worn rear of g/box

Fail 23 Mar 2015 62,794 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,267 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,148 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody corrosion to rear

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,139 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure, surface corossion to both rear spring hangers.

brake pedal spongy, osr slight brake bind

Fail 1 Jun 2012 61,139 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure, surface corossion to both rear spring hangers.

brake pedal spongy, osr slight brake bind

Pass 4 May 2011 59,812 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 54,488 miles

both rear 185R14C tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2009 47,832 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 42,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,506 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,102 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K408 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K408 FNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K408 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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