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K299 SHD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,739 mi
Last recorded50,739 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK299 SHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,739 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,575 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,841 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 49,824 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside sun visor insecure

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,528 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 49,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 48,694 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 48,271 miles

EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING REAR SECTION

Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not ajust (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high will not ajust (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING REAR SECTION

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,094 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,977 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 47,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 47,279 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,269 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,627 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,838 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 45,823 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 44,419 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 44,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre walls perishing/cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,972 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,952 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 40,952 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,688 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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K299 SHD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K299 SHD, 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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K299 SHD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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