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Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to brake pipes
n/s/r upper marker light inop
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all 4 tyres low on pressure
corrosion to brake pipes
n/s/r upper marker light inop
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDER SEAL. (1.1.11 (c))
Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Upper NSR UPPER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING.
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2004 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.
Rear REAR AFTER MARKET COIL SPRINGS NOT SITTING IN CUPS.
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear after market coil springs not seating corrrectly in cup
oil leak
BOTH REAR COIL SRING ASSISTERS NOT SITTING IN CUPS.
FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
GEAR BOX TO SUBFRAME MOUNT DETERIORATING.
NSF TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVSIE IS NOT PART OF BOTTOM ARM( BOLT IN ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER RUBBERS MISSING & CRACKING (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR COIL SRING ASSISTERS NOT SITTING IN CUPS.
FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.
GEAR BOX TO SUBFRAME MOUNT DETERIORATING.
NSF TRACK ROD END HAS SLIGHT PLAY.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISE NEW BRAKE DRUMS & NEW SHOES ,SOON. ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS.
BOTH REAR TYRES 2004 YEAR,OLD & DETERIORATING. 185X14
COIL SPRING OUT OF BOTTOM CUP ON REAR SPRING ASSISTERS.
GEAR BOX TO SUB-FRAM MOUNT SPLITTING & PERISHING.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% NSR =340 OSR=110 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH REAR TYRES 2004 YEAR,OLD & DETERIORATING. 185X14
COIL SPRING OUT OF BOTTOM CUP ON REAR SPRING ASSISTERS.
Electrical wiring insecure BOTH BATTERY TERMINALS LOOSE. (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST RUBBERS SPLIT & MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))
GEAR BOX TO SUB-FRAM MOUNT SPLITTING & PERISHING.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure power on battery (1.9.2a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (1.7.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gearbox (6.1.D.1a)
brake pipes painted
signs of welding
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
advise rear brake inspection n/side park brake a bit low
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?
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K194 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 53,636 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 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K194 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K194 KAU is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 August 1992.
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