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K854 DVX

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,421 mi
Last recorded66,421 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK854 DVX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,421 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 66,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding when rotated by hand but ok on rbt

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

exhaust tip excessively corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,551 miles

Holes in n/s and o/s inner sills

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 64,551 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Light corrosion on offside front arch

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 64,489 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Light corrosion on offside front arch

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,285 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 63,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 61,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,146 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 60,092 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,692 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

N/s front outer sill corroded.

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,692 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

N/s front outer sill corroded.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,719 miles

N/s rear tyre perrished.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,708 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 54,677 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,369 miles

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

n/s/r perished

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,178 miles

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

one exhaust rubber missing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 50,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 49,399 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,959 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K854 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K854 DVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K854 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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