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K414 FNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,362 mi
Last recorded51,362 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK414 FNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,362 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 May 2024 50,663 miles

Central wax oil underneath

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 49,984 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 49,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 48,537 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto pump n rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner wooden body skirts rotting

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,997 miles

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 45,997 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake binding (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,981 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,072 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 47,072 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,901 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,901 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 39,350 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,403 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 38,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 37,636 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 37,630 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 35,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

cable ties fitted replacing exhaust rubbers

Pass 10 May 2012 35,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

cable ties fitted replacing exhaust rubbers

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,552 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 29,889 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,260 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 27,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,454 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 24,573 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2005 24,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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K414 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 K414 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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K414 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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