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K659 UNF

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK659 UNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 53,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 53,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear body corroded

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 4 Apr 2025 52,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 51,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 48,647 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 48,647 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges lpg system wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,814 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 45,507 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 45,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rubber mount has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier under bonnet (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,116 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,113 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 44,761 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 44,515 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 44,515 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 44,338 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 44,338 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 44,047 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 44,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,445 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,287 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,193 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,646 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,344 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 34,344 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,423 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 30,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 30,726 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K659 UNF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K659 UNF, 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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K659 UNF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 26 August 1992.

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