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K825 JWF

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK825 JWF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,010 miles

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

Odometer inoperative

Fail 27 Mar 2024 105,005 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps affected (4.4.3 (b))

Front Direction indicator not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative no movement (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Odometer inoperative

Fail 28 Feb 2024 105,005 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill below step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps affected (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative lsv (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective central rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,692 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 104,691 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,684 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 104,663 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 104,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 104,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 104,201 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 103,635 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 103,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,621 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,502 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 100,290 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 100,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 97,993 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 97,983 miles

Centre Front Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,154 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 90,977 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K825 JWF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K825 JWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K825 JWF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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