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K842 DVX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,667 mi
Last recorded78,667 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 DVX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,667 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 78,590 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Has damage and corrosion to outer casing, not effecting brakes (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 76,125 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,681 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 68,544 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel ark (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,026 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,844 miles

both front wing have corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,682 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 59,679 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 59,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,227 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 58,227 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,185 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 57,565 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,743 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 56,743 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,220 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,166 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 55,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 51,274 miles

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

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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K842 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K842 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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K842 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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