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K458 NKD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 NKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,875 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Sep 2024 91,872 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

General surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2023 90,340 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot slight leak of grease

Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,511 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 85,511 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,672 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and can see cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,706 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

n/s/f upper marker lap not working

o/s/r upper marker lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,321 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight noise in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,773 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 69,446 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,446 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,258 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,342 miles

SLIGHT DAMPNESS AROUND N/S/F RACK BOOT.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 61,989 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2006 60,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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K458 NKD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K458 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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What year was K458 NKD registered?

K458 NKD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 November 1992.

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