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K408 KWU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,997 mi
Last recorded30,997 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 KWU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,677 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 28,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,801 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,107 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,107 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,167 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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K408 KWU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K408 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K408 KWU registered?

K408 KWU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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The MOT history for K408 KWU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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