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K319 BBL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,021 mi
Last recorded81,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK319 BBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 81,021 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear spring bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both rear leaf springs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,773 miles

front cross member corroded and chassis

general under body corrosion and welding repairs

Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,769 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side light on not working (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front cross member corroded and chassis

general under body corrosion and welding repairs

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,856 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,856 miles

Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering arch areas both sides (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,528 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,528 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 79,528 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 75,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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K319 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K319 BBL, 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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K319 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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