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K447 RFE

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,339 mi
Last recorded61,339 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK447 RFE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,339 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 61,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING ON GEAR BOX (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear springs weak

Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,091 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear springs weak

Pass 30 May 2024 57,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at tie rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear springs are weak

Fail 23 May 2024 57,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at tie rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear springs are weak

Pass 13 Jun 2023 55,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at tie rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

rear springs are weak

Fail 9 Jun 2023 55,807 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing at tie rod bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

rear springs are weak

Pass 14 Feb 2022 53,603 miles

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

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

tail pipe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 53,603 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2021 52,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2021 52,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 51,841 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 51,834 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 50,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,105 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 47,100 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,039 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 44,038 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,553 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 40,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,745 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 36,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,507 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,918 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 30,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

front to rear brake pipe lightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,028 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,998 miles

GREASE AROUND N/S/FRONT HUB

Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,174 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 26,174 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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K447 RFE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K447 RFE, 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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K447 RFE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 November 1992.

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