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K411 SAD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

89,751 mi
Last recorded89,751 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK411 SAD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2024 85,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,681 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 82,168 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,787 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,733 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 73,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front outer CV boots deteriorated

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2018 68,837 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding recommend attention

Fail 10 May 2018 68,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding recommend attention

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,270 miles

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

slight corrosion to wheel arch /chassis

Fail 21 Apr 2017 68,270 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight corrosion to wheel arch /chassis

Pass 4 May 2016 67,103 miles

nearside front upper marker light in-op

Pass 22 Apr 2015 66,590 miles

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

battery slightly loose

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 22 Apr 2015 66,590 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery slightly loose

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 14 May 2014 66,178 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres lightly perished/wearing close to limit

nearside front headlamp deteriorating/moisture inside

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 14 May 2014 66,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres lightly perished/wearing close to limit

nearside front headlamp deteriorating/moisture inside

offside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2013 65,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

nearside headlamp condensated

stone chip in nearside headlamp

temporary repair to drivers interior door handle

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,015 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

nearside headlamp condensated

stone chip in nearside headlamp

temporary repair to drivers interior door handle

Pass 30 May 2012 63,527 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 63,527 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,309 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,891 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 55,134 miles

Battery insecure

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

clutch starting to slip

nearside rear top marker light inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,134 miles

Battery insecure

clutch starting to slip

nearside rear top marker light inoperative

Pass 5 Jun 2007 53,418 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 53,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 53,329 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

alt belt loose

cover on starter loose

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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K411 SAD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 K411 SAD, 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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K411 SAD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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