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K869 YDV

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,275 mi
Last recorded85,275 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 YDV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 85,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 84,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,505 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 81,698 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 81,695 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,162 miles

exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

slight wear to n/s/r s/absorber lower mounting bush

Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

slight wear to n/s/r s/absorber lower mounting bush

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,927 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 78,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2015 77,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,131 miles

all 4 shocker bushes worn and split

front discs corroded

front springs corroded

nsr hand brake outer cable split

Fail 28 Aug 2013 70,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 shocker bushes worn and split

front discs corroded

front springs corroded

nsr hand brake outer cable split

Pass 29 May 2012 69,444 miles

Corrosion to steerng and suspension components

Engine and gearbox have oil leaks

Exhaust system corroded and has slight blow at joints

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Hand brake travel is slightly high

Handbrake cables are corroded

Rear shocker bushes are perishing

Slight wear to steerng rack

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,238 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,590 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,904 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,801 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,849 miles

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

Unable to see brake pad thickness

seat belt stalk buttons stick not excessive

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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K869 YDV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K869 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K869 YDV registered?

K869 YDV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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