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K81 HYD

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK81 HYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 111,218 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 109,247 miles

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSIONAND OLD REPAIRS UNDERBODY, ALONG OUTER SILLS AND ARCHES AND ALONG FRONT MEMBER

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 109,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,625 miles

Corrosion in offside front inner wing

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 108,625 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged just ok (pipe hitting steering rack on full lock) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front x member / under body has some light corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 106,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / lower inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front x member / under body has some light corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,246 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,945 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,256 miles

Front both wipers have a slight smear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance 24%

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,256 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front both wipers have a slight smear

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes have a slight imbalance 24%

Pass 12 Jan 2017 102,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 102,389 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed at battery (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear of inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 100,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perishing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,132 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre perishing

power steering belt perishing

Pass 29 May 2014 100,123 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 100,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,722 miles

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

front nearside inner wheel arch slight corrosion

passengers front seat slightly loose

Fail 19 Apr 2013 98,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front nearside inner wheel arch slight corrosion

passengers front seat slightly loose

Pass 23 Mar 2012 97,761 miles

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

rear nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded & weakened

surface corrosion to front nearside inner wheel arch x2

surface corrosion to rear offside inner wheel arch

Fail 22 Mar 2012 97,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear nearside handbrake cable outer casing corroded & weakened

surface corrosion to front nearside inner wheel arch x2

surface corrosion to rear offside inner wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,668 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 15 Jul 2011 96,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 19 Feb 2010 94,377 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 94,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

slight perrishing of both front brake hoses

Pass 11 Mar 2009 91,234 miles

slight cracks in offside front cv boot gaiter

Fail 26 Feb 2009 91,096 miles

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

offside cv boot gaiter has slight cracks

Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 83,231 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 83,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside inner drive shaft boot insicure

Pass 28 Feb 2006 78,999 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 78,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K81 HYD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 K81 HYD, 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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K81 HYD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1992.

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