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K338 BBL

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,966 mi
Last recorded94,966 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK338 BBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,966 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch inner and outer has slight corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2021 84,519 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

offside front inner wing corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2021 84,507 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front outrigger corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 8 Dec 2015 84,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 84,265 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are cracked

Fail 23 May 2014 82,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres are cracked

n/s and o/s outer under sills corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,342 miles

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

all tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2013 81,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 80,034 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

front brake discs slight rusty surface

front rear outer tyre walls crack

Pass 13 Jan 2011 75,629 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres have slight cracks

n/s/f disc slightly pitted

o/s/f sill corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2010 75,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres have slight cracks

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 71,479 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 71,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 68,051 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 68,051 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 66,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 66,614 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 66,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K338 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 67,165 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 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K338 BBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K338 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 8 August 1992.

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