MOT Status
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67,676 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Front Coil spring corroded Both font coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Central Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Nearside Front under step area corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front under step area corroded
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front under step area corroded
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak oil cooler ()
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outline marker lamp incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective water inside affecting light source (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing small hole corrosion
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
advise steering u/j
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patton (1.8.A.1b)
advise steering u/j
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)
slight bind to front wheels
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear upper position marker not working
Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside front caliper pistons corroded and operation slow
Oil leak
Battery insecure
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Gearbox mounting defective
ALL EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ALL EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBERS PERISHED
NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC PITTED
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Long handbrake travel
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
ENGINE NOISY
WASHER JETS NEED UNBLOCKING
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Long handbrake travel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both outter cv boots perrished
oil leak
offside front and offside rear tyres wearing edges.
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K424 VUD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 K424 VUD, 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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K424 VUD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1992.
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