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K622 TBV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,989 mi
Last recorded94,989 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK622 TBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 94,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Entire sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced And inner sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,420 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded but not considered excessive

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,357 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside inner sill panel corroded but not considered excessive

various areas of corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 20 Aug 2019 90,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside inner sill panel corroded but not considered excessive

various areas of corrosion but not considered excessive

Fail 30 Jul 2019 90,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken spring helpers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill panel corroded and not considered excessive

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

Various areas of corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 2 May 2018 85,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 82,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s h/lamp misty

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,876 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

n/s h/lamp misty

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 11 Apr 2015 81,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,154 miles

advise surface corrosion on underside

Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,093 miles

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

advise surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,695 miles

***BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE***

***DOMESTIC PIPES RESTING ON EXHAUST ON DRIVERS SIDE UNDERBODY**

***EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED(RUBBER RING)

***OTHER EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS REQUIRE ATTENTION***

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

both front tyre valves perished

rear gearbox mounting worn

Fail 11 Apr 2013 77,695 miles

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

***BRAKE PIPES COATED IN GREASE***

***DOMESTIC PIPES RESTING ON EXHAUST ON DRIVERS SIDE UNDERBODY**

***EXHAUST HANGER SNAPPED(RUBBER RING)

***OTHER EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS REQUIRE ATTENTION***

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,903 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 75,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 72,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 71,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 69,976 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 69,976 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 67,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 64,349 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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K622 TBV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K622 TBV, 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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K622 TBV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 October 1992.

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