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K933 JSN

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,746 mi
Last recorded103,746 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK933 JSN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,746 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 103,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,358 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

under body covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jun 2022 101,280 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe has burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,081 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,347 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 99,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 95,930 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,776 miles

Offside Rear Slight wheel bearing noise.

Slight wear/play in steering column joint/s

Fail 16 Feb 2018 88,776 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported new rubber required, others are perished. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured three broken leafs. (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven much quicker. (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Slight wheel bearing noise.

Slight wear/play in steering column joint/s

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,605 miles

Both front tyres haver worn to approx 2mm wear indicators.

Nearside Front wheelarch has an area of corrosion outwith Mot prescribed area.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight rotational noise.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,569 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer and tailpipe projecting out from body too far. (7.1.1)

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both on Offside front and upper at caliper on nearside (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking two pipes at rear axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres haver worn to approx 2mm wear indicators.

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper. (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheelarch has an area of corrosion outwith Mot prescribed area.

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight rotational noise.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,647 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,534 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,940 miles

Nearside and Offside tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2013 71,381 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s rear outer and inner sill holed/corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 8 Jan 2013 71,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear outer and inner sill holed/corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,472 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 67,731 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,738 miles

185 R14C - Nearside rear tyre perished and splitting

All exhaust mounting rubbers split

Front discs corroded ( should clean up with use )

Offside handbrake cable slightly swollen

Pass 23 Jan 2008 62,642 miles

Front discs are in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,861 miles

Oil leak

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,084 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 60,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K933 JSN is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K933 JSN, 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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K933 JSN is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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