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K898 KAU

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,458 mi
Last recorded60,458 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 KAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 60,458 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both axle (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both axle (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 59,705 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 59,705 miles

Fuel system component leaking suspect no1 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 59,562 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just ok ,change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,660 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber rings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x4 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust system corroded and repaired

Pass 10 May 2018 57,060 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dim (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four lowerbushes (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,493 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded full set at rear both axles (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 53,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 47,841 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all exhaust rubbers perished heavily

Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,872 miles

2nd axle both sides has low park brake readings

3rd axle has slight rear brake application uneven

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 exhaust rubbers cracked and perished

all 4 rear shock absorbers. bushes have play

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2007 43,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 20 Apr 2007 42,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,329 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 40,329 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K898 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K898 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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K898 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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