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K841 DVX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

38,875 mi
Last recorded38,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK841 DVX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,875 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bumper mounting /mounting corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2023 38,875 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bumper mounting /mounting corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2021 38,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes on the underside of the vehicle corroded / covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounting panel badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside hub assemblies and suspension strut lower areas corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on the inside of the light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas adjacent to leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on the inside of the light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas adjacent to leaf spring mounting point. There is a previous welded repair which is covered in underseal making detailed inspection of the area not possible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside leaf springs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2021 38,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Exterior handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple brake pipes on the underside of the vehicle corroded / covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounting panel badly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside hub assemblies and suspension strut lower areas corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on the inside of the light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas adjacent to leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on the inside of the light unit (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas adjacent to leaf spring mounting point. There is a previous welded repair which is covered in underseal making detailed inspection of the area not possible (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside leaf springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear leaf springs sagging

Fail 27 Nov 2020 38,342 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

both rear leaf springs sagging

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,178 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 38,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill bottom B pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front of inner arch and bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation all brakes insufficient and no lock ups on any wheel (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Body component likely to become detached bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 37,690 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 37,690 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 36,714 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 36,714 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 35,756 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 35,756 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 33,573 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 33,573 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front tyre walls perished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn . (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 31,543 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose not likely to move

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Feb 2015 31,522 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery loose not likely to move

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,444 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,444 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,870 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 29,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,071 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 28,071 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 26,508 miles

as last list

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,508 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

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

both lower ball joints rubber boots split joints feel ok

reverse gear very notchy

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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K841 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K841 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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K841 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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