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K79 XNK

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,944 mi
Last recorded95,944 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 XNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 95,944 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 95,944 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 95,641 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 95,098 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 94,911 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 94,678 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 94,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 93,802 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 93,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 93,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 93,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' wind screen has chiping (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 91,914 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 12 May 2015 90,196 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,695 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 88,674 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 86,158 miles

rear body corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear body corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,774 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 79,916 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 79,916 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,458 miles

Near side front inner wing corroded

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear panel corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,458 miles

Near side front inner wing corroded

Rear panel corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 77,214 miles

Front bumper impact beam heavily corroded

Oil leak

Slight play noted in rear wheel bearings

Fail 13 May 2009 77,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs out of shape

Front bumper impact beam heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight play noted in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2008 74,936 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 74,932 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 74,056 miles

slight cracks in nsf tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 73,455 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split slightly at end

Fail 28 Jun 2006 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split slightly

slight play in offside front hub

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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K79 XNK is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K79 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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K79 XNK is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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