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K531 MHU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK531 MHU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,977 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 61,974 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 61,959 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 61,765 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 61,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

driver door handle sticking

under body surface corrosion

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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K531 MHU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K531 MHU, 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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K531 MHU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 October 1992.

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