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K450 NKD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,697 mi
Last recorded127,697 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK450 NKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 124,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 120,707 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working stuck on (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,931 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 11,931 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 114,736 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 114,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,735 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,735 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 114,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 114,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,232 miles

near side front inner step/sill area holed outside mount area

Fail 13 Oct 2009 114,232 miles

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

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

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

near side front inner step/sill area holed outside mount area

Pass 13 Oct 2008 109,480 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 109,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 104,835 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 104,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 96,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 87,307 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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K450 NKD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K450 NKD, 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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K450 NKD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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