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K87 XNK

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,642 mi
Last recorded90,642 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 XNK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly slightly deteriorated (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front lower suspension arm inner bush showing slight deterioration

o/s rear leaf spring bush deteriorated

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 4 Aug 2020 90,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly slightly deteriorated (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front lower suspension arm inner bush showing slight deterioration

o/s rear leaf spring bush deteriorated

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 14 Aug 2019 90,299 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,544 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 87,793 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,883 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,173 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 86,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour EMISSIONS NOT TESTED VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON TEST ! (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,184 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,741 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 82,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 81,876 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 80,746 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 80,118 miles

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 78,900 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 78,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 77,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 75,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust mountings are badly deteriated.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 74,091 miles

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

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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K87 XNK is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K87 XNK, 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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K87 XNK is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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