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K513 OPX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

72,674 mi
Last recorded72,674 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 OPX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,674 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 72,667 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre box blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front O/s/f flexible brake hose bracket broken.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 71,026 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 71,026 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill near osf seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,406 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished

nsf outer sill weakened by corrosion

osf chassis starting to corrode

slight wear on nsr lower shackle bush

Fail 26 Apr 2022 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubber mounts perished

nsf outer sill weakened by corrosion

osf chassis starting to corrode

slight wear on nsr lower shackle bush

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,155 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 16 Sep 2020 68,155 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill by lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf cv boot split and not preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsf inner wheel arch/chassis corroded and holed within 30 cm of component mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,638 miles

corrosion starting in osf chassis by suspension arm mount

corrosion starting in osf inner wing /wheel arch

very slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 8 Aug 2018 65,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion starting in osf chassis by suspension arm mount

corrosion starting in osf inner wing /wheel arch

very slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 10 May 2017 64,128 miles

all four exhaust rubber rings perished

both rear spring shackle bushes perished

Fail 9 May 2017 64,128 miles

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

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

all four exhaust rubber rings perished

both rear spring shackle bushes perished

Pass 23 May 2016 63,464 miles

Exhaust susports mounts perished all

Unable to see thickness front brake pads.

could do with new hwadlamp adjusted .

Fail 23 May 2016 63,464 miles

Exhaust susports mounts perished all

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Unable to see thickness front brake pads.

could do with new hwadlamp adjusted .

Pass 1 May 2015 61,388 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,383 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 60,414 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 60,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 59,774 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging down

Pass 31 May 2012 57,669 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 57,632 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,688 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 51,688 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 51,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 51,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,477 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,965 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 49,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K513 OPX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K513 OPX, 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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K513 OPX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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