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K841 MBP

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,804 mi
Last recorded64,804 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK841 MBP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

front brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 64,804 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 64,804 miles

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

Side repeater not working both sides inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill on body corroded and holed - not in prescribed area

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,749 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear inner sill on body corroded and holed - not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,740 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill on body corroded and holed- not within prescribed area

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,250 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill on body corroded and holed - not within prescribed area

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 64,238 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill on body corroded and holed - not within prescribed area

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,873 miles

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded and holed - not within prescribed area

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 60,155 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 60,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 47,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 47,519 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rubber support rings on exhaust perished

Fail 8 May 2013 39,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 39,044 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 39,044 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 35,775 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 35,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,419 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside and nearside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,295 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,564 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,514 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 30,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 28,781 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K841 MBP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K841 MBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K841 MBP is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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