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Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front plate fitted to sunvisor
side windows tinted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front plate fitted to sunvisor
side windows tinted
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NS R SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
light corrsion rear of vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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K240 UCU is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 K240 UCU, 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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K240 UCU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 October 1992.
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