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K642 XPP

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK642 XPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 83,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 82,415 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,448 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 80,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 80,435 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,882 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle........ (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 69,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 68,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Apr 2015 67,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 64,482 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,618 miles

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 position lamp not working

Pass 26 Apr 2011 61,556 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 59,902 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,559 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 58,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipes rusting. exhaust mounting rings cracking.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 55,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,260 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 53,241 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K642 XPP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K642 XPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K642 XPP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 11 November 1992.

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