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K82 HYD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,549 mi
Last recorded51,549 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK82 HYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 51,549 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 51,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,464 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 51,334 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 51,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 50,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 50,165 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2021 50,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Underside has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 50,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,826 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 49,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,316 miles

Front unable to check front brake pads

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,384 miles

can not see front brake pads

Fail 15 Jun 2015 48,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

can not see front brake pads

Pass 30 May 2014 47,690 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 47,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,965 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 46,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,073 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency could be improved

Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,419 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Engine blows slight smoke

Handbrake travel could be improved

Main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2009 43,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid getting low

Engine blows slight smoke

Handbrake travel could be improved

Main front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2008 41,585 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 41,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Brake warning light on dash

Handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,389 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 38,389 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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K82 HYD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K82 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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K82 HYD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 December 1992.

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