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K82 SBV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,647 mi
Last recorded142,647 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 142,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,297 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 141,000 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 141,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drivers lower due to corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 139,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 138,402 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 138,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 137,696 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 135,728 miles

condition of o/s/r light lens

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r out riggers & chassis members

n/s/ handbrake effort

security of n/s/ headlamp borderline

Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

condition of o/s/r light lens

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r out riggers & chassis members

n/s/ handbrake effort

security of n/s/ headlamp borderline

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor disconnected and rubbing on wheel rim.

n/s/f inner sill holed and corroded, but not within prescribed area.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 129,741 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s/f brake pad warning sensor disconnected and rubbing on wheel rim.

n/s/f inner sill holed and corroded, but not within prescribed area.

o/s/r tyre splitting/cracking all around sidewall.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,473 miles

oil leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all exhaust mounting rubbers weak

both sides front wheel arches corroding

both sides rear spring hanger mounts slightly corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

underside corroding in various places

Fail 4 Sep 2012 124,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust mounting rubbers weak

both sides front wheel arches corroding

both sides rear spring hanger mounts slightly corroded

oil leak

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

underside corroding in various places

Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal extremely stiff recommend attention

nearside front doorstep closing panel corroding

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2011 117,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

clutch pedal extremely stiff recommend attention

nearside front doorstep closing panel corroding

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2010 110,668 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 110,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 105,123 miles

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

indicator tell tale not flashing

nearside upper brake light inoperative

Pass 3 Sep 2008 97,318 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside track rod end has slight play

rear exhaust mounting has temporary repair

rear leaf springs show signs of weakness

signs of grease around nearside inner CV boot

Fail 3 Sep 2008 97,318 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside track rod end has slight play

rear exhaust mounting has temporary repair

rear leaf springs show signs of weakness

signs of grease around nearside inner CV boot

Pass 10 Sep 2007 90,558 miles

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

n/s/r lamp repaired

slight damage to o/s/r lamp

slight play in steering rack on o/s/f

Fail 5 Sep 2007 90,558 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear lamp repaired

slight damage to o/s rear lamp

slight play in steering rack on o/s

Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,026 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 84,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear lower indicator lenes cracked

clutch slipping

nearside inner c/v boot leaking

pin hole in nearside outer c/v boot

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 SBV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K82 SBV, 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 SBV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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