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K263 PKM

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

66,830 mi
Last recorded66,830 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 PKM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 66,830 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 66,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both front wiper blades (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 66,541 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 64,929 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 64,929 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 61,120 miles

Front bumper slightly corroded

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion under bonnet

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 60,448 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre age cracking

Pass 14 May 2019 60,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 13 May 2019 60,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from crank pulley (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 10 May 2018 59,803 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak crank pulley ()

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 59,803 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak crank pulley ()

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

Rear exhaust rubber missing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 58,240 miles

both rear footbrakes just met requirments

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 56,267 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,893 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 53,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,790 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front bumper end cap requires securing

Fail 8 Jul 2014 52,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front bumper end cap requires securing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,769 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 50,769 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,540 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,540 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 44,574 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,407 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,368 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 34,368 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,298 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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K263 PKM is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K263 PKM, 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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K263 PKM is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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