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K838 UFJ

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK838 UFJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,750 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubbers cracked

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,638 miles

Engine oil leak

Front - rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside rear light unit security poor

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,638 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front - rear brake pipe corroded

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

Offside brake pipes slighty corroded

Offside rear light unit security poor

Whole exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 47,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 46,926 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 46,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 44,867 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 42,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 38,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 35,272 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 35,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2005 32,729 miles

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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K838 UFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 K838 UFJ, 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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What year was K838 UFJ registered?

K838 UFJ is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1992.

Is K838 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K838 UFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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