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K453 YTX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 YTX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 74,347 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 73,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f coil spring incorrectly seated

Fail 6 Feb 2023 73,298 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to n/s/f brake pad missing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f coil spring incorrectly seated

Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,903 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 67,508 miles

Exhaust system rusty & tail pipe slight splits

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,546 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,546 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,374 miles

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in front inner wings

Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,278 miles

front brake pipes show signs of corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,837 miles

oil leak

power steering has light misting of oil

Pass 19 Oct 2015 62,389 miles

oil leak

power steering has slight misting of oil

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,008 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,311 miles

all brake pipes corrodded

chassis and body corrodded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,494 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 57,494 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,854 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 52,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 50,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 48,805 miles

Offside Lower Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,805 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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K453 YTX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K453 YTX, 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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K453 YTX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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