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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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front step underside corroded
surface corrosion on components
wear in rear spring eye bushes and springs
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))
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))
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))
exhaust rubbers perished
tail pipe corroded
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
exhaust rubbers perished
tail pipe corroded
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.
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.
Oil leak
corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
metal pipes corroding
slight play steering
suspension bushes and other rubberwork perishing and splitting
Oil leak
corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
metal pipes corroding
slight play steering
suspension bushes and other rubberwork perishing and splitting
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
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
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
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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