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K654 UNF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,679 mi
Last recorded90,679 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK654 UNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,679 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 90,679 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 90,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 90,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,278 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,415 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 84,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,641 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,535 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 73,215 miles

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

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced.

nearside front tyre badly cracked on sidewall

offside front jacking point poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly cracked on sidewall

offside front jacking point poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front jacking point corroded.

rear exhaust mount missing.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front jacking point corroded.

rear exhaust mount missing.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 65,576 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 59,030 miles

ENGINE WATER LEAK

Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,993 miles

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

ENGINE WATER LEAK

Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,974 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 53,974 miles

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

slight movement in near-side front lower ball joint

slight movement in off-side and near-side rear hub bearings

Pass 17 May 2007 50,333 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 48,668 miles

rear gearbox mount split

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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K654 UNF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K654 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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K654 UNF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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