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K847 DVX

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 DVX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 109,483 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near-Side and Off-Side ( underneath the step ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ( DIS-COLOURED ) (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Near-Side and Off-Side ( Leaf spring )

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,325 miles

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

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

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber clamps deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,737 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ( BOTH SIDE ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( BOTH SIDE ) ATTENTION under step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 107,734 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ( gearbox/engine mounting bush ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded ( BOTH SIDE ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ( BOTH SIDE ) ATTENTION under step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 107,017 miles

Brake pedal spongy

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

Front BOTH Leaf spring corroded

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front step underside corroded

Nearside Front Under body corroded ( under step)

Fail 11 Aug 2022 107,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Brake pedal spongy

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

Front BOTH Leaf spring corroded

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BUSH (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front step underside corroded

Nearside Front Under body corroded ( under step)

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,337 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front step underside corroded

Offside Front headlamp deteriorated/weak beam

surface corrosion on components

wear in rear springs and spring eye bushes

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,446 miles

Nearside Front step underside corroded

surface corrosion on components

wear in rear spring eye bushes and springs

Pass 2 Aug 2019 103,043 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 103,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,872 miles

exhaust rubbers perished

tail pipe corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,872 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rubbers perished

tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,386 miles

N/S inner step corroding.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged.

Wipers poor.

Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,634 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

N/S inner step corroding.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged.

Wipers poor.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,287 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding

slight play steering

suspension bushes and other rubberwork perishing and splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2014 76,605 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding

slight play steering

suspension bushes and other rubberwork perishing and splitting

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

metal pipes corroding

slight play steering system inc track ends

suspensionb bushes and other rubberwork perishimg and splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,998 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

metal pipes corroding

slight corrosion forming underside

Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,996 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)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

metal pipes corroding

slight corrosion forming underside

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,955 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,659 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,023 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,371 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,140 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,140 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K847 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K847 DVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K847 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 27 August 1992.

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