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K915 FWA

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,750 mi
Last recorded95,750 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK915 FWA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 95,750 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 95,662 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,384 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 94,380 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition incomplete (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and nearside inner and outer steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and nearside rear inner wheel arches / and rear valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired and nearside inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 92,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 92,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,869 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,869 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 92,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber upper mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear anchor bracket mountings (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear anchor bracket mountings (2.4.A.3)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside front tyre deteriorating

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 92,169 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rear (2.4.B.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 92,169 miles

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired both rear (2.4.B.1c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s front inner wings (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 90,049 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 May 2015 90,049 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 88,243 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to split

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s and n/s front out riggers corroded

rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

slight movement in steering coluum u v joint

Pass 17 May 2013 86,008 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust rubber mountings starting to split

front brake discs corroded

rear leaf spring bush slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2013 86,008 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust rubber mountings starting to split

front brake discs corroded

n/s rear brake binding

rear leaf spring bush slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2012 85,263 miles

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust pipe corroded

middle exhaust rubbers starting to split

n/s front inner sill corroded

n/s rear brake slightly binding

n/s rear sill backing plate corroded

rear cross panal corroded on n/s and o/s

Pass 21 Apr 2011 84,692 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 83,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 79,841 miles

o/s and n/s rear leaf spring bushs slightly worn

o/s rear outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 7 May 2009 79,841 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s and n/s rear leaf spring bushs slightly worn

o/s rear outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,126 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,522 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 76,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Both front seats insecure no seatbelt anchorages on seats.

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

Exhaust mountings perished (still secure) and exhaust blowing after silencer.

Front brake flexible hoses cable tied together resulting in chafing (not to reinforcing).

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column has slight movement ralative to mountings (flex).

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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K915 FWA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K915 FWA, 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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K915 FWA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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