CarVerify

Free Car Check

K461 VPF

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,674 mi
Last recorded78,674 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 VPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 78,674 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,412 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,601 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 76,599 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,212 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 74,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,781 miles

n/s mirror poor

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,415 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 69,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s top marker light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2013 67,384 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,300 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 66,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,681 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,681 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,245 miles

advise n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,105 miles

advise n/s mirror slight damage

Fail 23 Mar 2009 60,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise n/s mirror slight damage

Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,326 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 58,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 55,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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
Full Talbot Express reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K461 VPF is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige 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 K461 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K461 VPF?

You can check the full history of K461 VPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K461 VPF registered?

K461 VPF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K461 VPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K461 VPF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K461 VPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K461 VPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.