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K1 BBH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,471 mi
Last recorded60,471 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 BBH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both near side unable to see under protective cover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 60,469 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (front ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both near side unable to see under protective cover (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing one of two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wing and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor damage

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor damage

Fail 2 Dec 2020 59,412 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached and chassis split (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing one of two (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wing and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear floor damage

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill under door (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor damage

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 56,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch at lower suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shocker top area under battery (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 55,732 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,632 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,101 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,227 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,264 miles

Advise condensation to N/S/F Headlamp but aim is okay.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise condensation to N/S/F Headlamp but aim is okay.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,428 miles

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise corrosion to front brake disc's due to standing.

Advise front disc pads look to be low and advised to be checked with wheels off.

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/F Headlamp aim is just acceptable.

Advise corrosion to front brake disc's due to standing.

Advise front disc pads look to be low and advised to be checked with wheels off.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 47,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise n/s/f headlamp aim just acceptable

Fail 24 Sep 2008 47,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise n/s/f headlamp aim just acceptable

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,820 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 45,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear side marker light not working

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,348 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,348 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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K1 BBH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K1 BBH, 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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K1 BBH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 September 1992.

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