MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,332 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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underside body shutz
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured below cab (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door step (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under drivers step (2.4.A.3)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 Missing (4.2.A.1e)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
near side sill coradede at front out of area
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside sill holed but not in prescribed area
rear exaust mounting made from chain
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
note;welding repairs carried out,heavey undersealed,unable to fully inspect,appears ok at time test
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside mirror cracked
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake just on pass limit
offside mirror cracked
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
1. front number plate damaged. †2. surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe. †3. surface corrosion of rear spring rear mounts. †4. play in o s f strut top. †5. rear tyres badly perrished. †6. front arches badly corroded
1. slight play in steering rack †2. o/s front inner cv boot split †3. o/s front strut top creaking †4. surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipe †5. slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1. exhaust mounting rubbers badly perished †2. slight play in steering rack †3. o/s front inner cv boot split †4. o/s front strut top creaking †5. surface corrosion on o/s front brake pipe †6. slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K163 FRA is a 1992 Talbot Express in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K163 FRA, 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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K163 FRA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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