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K296 CJB

1992 Talbot Express

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,033 mi
Last recorded172,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 CJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 172,033 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner panels (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear o/s n/s all at edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 172,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s outer and n/s inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner panels (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear o/s n/s all at edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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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K296 CJB is a 1992 Talbot Express in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K296 CJB, 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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What year was K296 CJB registered?

K296 CJB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 November 1992.

Is K296 CJB safe to buy?

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