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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components & underbody corroded & undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche double skin (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
underbody corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche double skin (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner sill Heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not holed
n/s/f inner wing has corossion
exhaust rubbers perishing
generall under body and suspension corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
brake pipes slightly corroded
underneath has been undersealed
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f inner doorstep holed
o/s/f lower inner wing corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s/f inner doorstep holed
o/s/f lower inner wing corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas
offside front outriggar corroded not within prescribed areas
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
2x rubber exhaust mounts deterioated
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside and offside inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas
offside front outriggar corroded not within prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight corrosion o/s/f innerstep in non prescribed area
varius exhaust mountings tired
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight corrosion o/s/f ineerstep in non prescribed area
various exhaust mountings tired
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front inner wing some corrision
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K836 DVX 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 64.3%.
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 K836 DVX, 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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K836 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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