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K684 UEL

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,994 mi
Last recorded115,994 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK684 UEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,994 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to chassis rail several areas (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out sill rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid chassis and sill hole amd inner sill (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch serval areas (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,010 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch condition

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 112,300 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount support area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure seat base insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch condition

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,993 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bumper/valance rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bumper/valance rotten (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,911 miles

Front Both front shocks corroded

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches and flitches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Pattern just met criteria

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2019 106,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

corrosion around windscreen

Fail 23 May 2019 106,714 miles

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 wheel arch rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around windscreen

Pass 25 May 2017 102,766 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 98,411 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion drives door sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 94,424 miles

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

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

drivers foot well corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,468 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 89,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,963 miles

advise welding to sills

osf wheel arch has been welded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

advise welding to sills

corrosion on Nsf chassis leg

osf wheel arch has been welded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 85,594 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brakes slight judder needs attension

Pass 29 Sep 2010 85,594 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes slight judder needs attension

Fail 28 Sep 2010 85,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear num ber plates need attension

offside disces need attensoin

Pass 7 Oct 2009 83,563 miles

centre brake pipes greased not allowing a full in spection of corrosion

front and rear number plates starting to discolour but not considered excessive at the time of test

front brake discs on the inner edge showing signs of light corrosion but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside head lamp aim on the upper limit

offside outter sill showing signs of slight damage but not effecting a load bearing area

Fail 7 Oct 2009 83,563 miles

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

centre brake pipes greased not allowing a full in spection of corrosion

front and rear number plates starting to discolour but not considered excessive at the time of test

front brake discs on the inner edge showing signs of light corrosion but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside and nearside front brake pipes starting to corrode but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside head lamp aim on the upper limit

offside outter sill showing signs of slight damage but not effecting a load bearing area

Pass 14 Oct 2008 79,923 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2008 79,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2007 78,388 miles

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

nearside inner sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area.

offside outer sill damaged.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 78,375 miles

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area.

offside outer sill damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 76,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 76,381 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 74,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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K684 UEL is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K684 UEL, 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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K684 UEL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 October 1992.

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