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K468 VPF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,947 mi
Last recorded95,947 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK468 VPF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,947 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 95,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle section joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner of tyre on sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing front of wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

exhaust rubbers starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,833 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded and may need replacing before next MOT .

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 89,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 89,697 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,372 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hand brake outer cables are rough

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,706 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 80,706 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 74,342 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,989 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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K468 VPF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K468 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.

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K468 VPF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 October 1992.

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