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K437 FNN

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 FNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 55,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 55,166 miles

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

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,280 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 46,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 46,367 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

corrosion present underside of vehicle

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,861 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

corrosion present underside of vehicle

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 43,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 43,301 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mount rubbers perished

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 43,000 miles

Rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 16 Feb 2016 43,000 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,896 miles

all exhaust rubbers split and perished

Fail 4 Mar 2015 42,896 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

all exhaust rubbers split and perished

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,788 miles

Oil leak

all exhaust rubber mounting perished

nearside front tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,500 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

roughness felt in steering

slight judder from nearside front and rear brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2012 41,641 miles

exhaust blowing

roughness felt in steering system

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,280 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

small crack in front silencer

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,004 miles

Slight play in steering column top mount

Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,557 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,194 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,194 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 38,824 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 38,298 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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K437 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K437 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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K437 FNN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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