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K636 UNF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,134 mi
Last recorded41,134 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK636 UNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 41,134 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear assistance spring missing

Pass 31 May 2025 40,530 miles

Offside Rear spring assister spring missing

Pass 29 Jun 2024 39,604 miles

Offside Rear spring assister spring missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2023 38,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at silencer & silencer slightly loose (system security not affected) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear secondary spring assister missing

Offside headlight image poor (just within limit)

Pass 11 Aug 2021 38,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight grease leak from outer and inner c.v gaiters

Nearside Rear both assist springs corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear 1 assist spring missing & other corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 38,381 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight grease leak from outer and inner c.v gaiters

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear both assist springs corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear 1 assist spring missing & other corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 37,698 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides front coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Rear assist small spring missing.

Pass 12 May 2018 36,616 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine oil leak.

Front Outer Both front tyres have obvious cracks to the outer sidewalls and are showing signs of perishing .

Front coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside front springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Both rear assist springs heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Inner One of the rear assist springs is missing. The other assist spring is heavily corroded.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside & offside rear wheel bearings have slight play. (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 35,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished and splitting

Fail 27 May 2017 35,501 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 1741 (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres perished and splitting

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 11 Jun 2016 35,323 miles

discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from joint

vehicle structure starting to corrode but not holed

Fail 9 Jun 2016 35,320 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

discs in poor condition

slight exhaust blow from joint

vehicle structure starting to corrode but not holed

Pass 22 May 2015 34,183 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 34,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,906 miles

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

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

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

Rear leaf spring assist coil broken

Fail 4 Jun 2014 32,906 miles

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 Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Rear leaf spring assist coil broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 31,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 31,639 miles

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

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

Exhaust rubber supports are perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 30,231 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,011 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 27,005 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K636 UNF 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 K636 UNF, 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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K636 UNF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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