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K424 FNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,940 mi
Last recorded84,940 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 FNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,940 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 84,221 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 84,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 83,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,446 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,531 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 78,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,918 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 75,914 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 73,152 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 71,844 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 64,917 miles

noted nearside front tyre cracking to outer tread area, no cords at present

noted oil level on minimum

noted power steering fluid leak

Fail 26 May 2011 64,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

noted nearside front tyre cracking to outer tread area, no cords at present

noted oil level on minimum

noted power steering fluid leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,268 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 58,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,186 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 55,185 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K424 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K424 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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What year was K424 FNN registered?

K424 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K424 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K424 FNN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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