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K741 FWF

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK741 FWF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,565 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 76,565 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 76,420 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,181 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 76,181 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 76,170 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

components on underside of vehicle have heavy surface corrosion

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2020 76,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule centre over axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,871 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust heat-shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,224 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on outside (4.1.E.1)

foot brake hand brake maybe in need of adjustment or renewing

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,960 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,967 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,967 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

o/s headlight loose but not insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,671 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,644 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 28 Oct 2008 55,819 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 55,815 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,075 miles

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

Fail 7 Feb 2008 54,075 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cut in side wall

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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K741 FWF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K741 FWF, 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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K741 FWF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 December 1992.

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