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K851 KAU

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,774 mi
Last recorded66,774 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK851 KAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,774 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corrosion to non prescribed area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 66,774 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Towbar component excessively corroded marked with chalk (6.1.6 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corrosion to non prescribed area

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 66,596 miles

headlamp aim deflectors fitted

under body welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2024 66,480 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Underside has age related corrosion inc various suspension components

welding/repair covered in underseal

Fail 20 May 2024 66,467 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Underside has age related corrosion inc various suspension components

Pass 25 Apr 2023 66,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various metal brake pipes show signs of age related corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 20 May 2022 66,020 miles

Underside has slight corrosion

Fail 20 May 2022 66,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside has slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Water (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,956 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,956 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened extra coil springs fitted ,n/s/r broken. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 65,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened extra coil springs fitted ,n/s/r broken. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,621 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,640 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 64,640 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,266 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,266 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,033 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,490 miles

exhaust in poor condition

offside headlight aim low but within spec

slight binde from nearside rear brake

slight distortion on front brakes

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 20 Apr 2013 53,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,685 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 50,685 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 48,979 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,942 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,661 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 47,659 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,167 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 47,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blade parkin switch not working correctly

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,316 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 44,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 40,424 miles

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

all four front flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

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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K851 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K851 KAU, 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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K851 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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