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K463 NKD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

156,567 mi
Last recorded156,567 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK463 NKD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 156,567 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 156,483 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 156,384 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 153,963 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 153,867 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,660 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 150,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 145,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,222 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,447 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated and broken

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 128,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated and broken

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,250 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Apr 2015 126,470 miles

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroding

slight damage to o/s headlight glass

some condensation in n/s headlight

surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 10 Apr 2015 126,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheel arches corroding

slight damage to o/s headlight glass

some condensation in n/s headlight

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2014 122,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s headlight glass damaged

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,634 miles

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 119,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished.

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering rack leaking fluid.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 111,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 111,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,596 miles

o/s seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 6 Apr 2011 103,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,788 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 99,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 95,580 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 95,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2008 90,167 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2007 84,102 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 77,747 miles

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

Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

some curbing to nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 77,747 miles

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

some curbing to nearside front tyre

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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K463 NKD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 K463 NKD, 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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K463 NKD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1992.

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