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K853 DVX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

101,143 mi
Last recorded101,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 DVX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed

Fail 6 Jul 2023 101,133 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jun 2022 101,126 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All mounts perished. (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion.

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed.

Pass 30 Jun 2021 101,078 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed.

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 30 Jun 2021 101,075 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Compensator valve semi-seized.

Offside front outer sill corroded and holed.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2020 100,608 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,935 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,481 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust system is slightly corroded any a small leak

Pass 12 Jun 2017 98,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished

o/s outer sill slightly damaged

power steering pump area slightly damp

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 97,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 97,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,858 miles

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 95,845 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 94,123 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 94,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f door step sills starting to corrode

o/s/f lower inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres starting to perish on side walls

Pass 7 Sep 2010 87,674 miles

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

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

o/s/f sill rusted but not prescribed areas

Fail 7 Sep 2010 87,674 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f sill rusted but not prescribed areas

Pass 9 Sep 2009 86,843 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 86,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,615 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 84,695 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,966 miles

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

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

rust starting on o/s/f chassic rust starting on o/s centre cross member

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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K853 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K853 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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K853 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 September 1992.

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