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K173 FWE

1992 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK173 FWE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 85,752 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 85,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 85,438 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 85,398 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 85,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,126 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 85,109 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded under car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 85,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,039 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,001 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,987 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,937 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 85,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 84,572 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 80,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 75,123 miles

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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K173 FWE is a 1992 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K173 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K173 FWE registered?

K173 FWE is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K173 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K173 FWE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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