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K169 FWE

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,011 mi
Last recorded119,011 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK169 FWE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 119,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 118,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively INSIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,041 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 116,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,002 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 113,295 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,004 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 108,311 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arches (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,706 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 95,295 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 92,067 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 89,439 miles

Advise both iner cv boots grease slight leaking.

Advise brake load compensator siezed.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,218 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 86,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,541 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 83,541 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,602 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 82,602 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s n/s sills corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,437 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 80,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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K169 FWE is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K169 FWE, 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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What year was K169 FWE registered?

K169 FWE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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