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K419 SAD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK419 SAD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 92,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers cracked but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front front shock absorber casings corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 13 Dec 2021 92,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers cracked but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front front shock absorber casings corroded but not leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 17 Nov 2020 92,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings perrished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 17 Nov 2020 92,530 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mountings perrished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

o/s door handle loose

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,315 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front shocks have heave corrosion to the cases

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

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

Offside outer door handle insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer constant velocity gaiter split but not preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,533 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 90,528 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,782 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,690 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Welding repairs to n/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2015 89,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Welding repairs to n/s/f inner sill not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Welding repairs to n/s/f inner sill but not within a prescribed area

Fail 8 Aug 2014 89,719 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Welding repairs to n/s/f inner sill but not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Aug 2013 86,530 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake disc's corroded

fuel tank corrosion starting

n/s/r body has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 5 Aug 2013 86,530 miles

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake disc's corroded

fuel tank corrosion starting

n/s/r body has corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2012 82,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 82,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 79,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 75,755 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 75,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,851 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,851 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust rubbers are deterioated and need replacing .n/s front wiper blade is split at bottom end

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,603 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 60,540 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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K419 SAD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K419 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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K419 SAD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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