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K456 UBW

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 UBW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 86,685 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside headlamp lens poor

Spare tyre defective ()

corrosion on underside and components

fuel tank damp

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,665 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

body corrosion forming/underside components corroding

fuel tank damp

Pass 25 Mar 2019 86,644 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress/poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

fuel tank damp

Fail 25 Mar 2019 86,644 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner wing corroding

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress/poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,300 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both corroded at rear (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 86,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both corroded at rear (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,358 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,247 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear light lens loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,551 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,548 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 81,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 73,779 miles

co read highing

os rear fog lamp lens broken

Fail 25 Nov 2013 73,779 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

co read highing

os rear fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 Dec 2012 69,719 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 69,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 68,197 miles

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

exhaust mountings very poor

Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,197 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust mountings very poor

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,741 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre perished & cracking

slight play nearside sreering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,010 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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K456 UBW is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K456 UBW, 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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K456 UBW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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