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K73 XNK

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK73 XNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 83,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 83,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 83,762 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 83,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,292 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 83,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 64,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 60,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,621 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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K73 XNK is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K73 XNK, 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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What year was K73 XNK registered?

K73 XNK is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K73 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K73 XNK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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