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K517 UCP

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK517 UCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,790 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 78,412 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 73,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2012 72,955 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 69,978 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 69,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 67,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 67,715 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 64,597 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,597 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,061 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust rubbers weak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,207 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 55,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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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K517 UCP is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K517 UCP, 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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K517 UCP is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 November 1992.

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