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K968 FSO

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,557 mi
Last recorded71,557 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK968 FSO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,557 miles

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

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

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

undersealed both sills

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2022
Pass 14 Jun 2021 69,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flex to load sense valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake slow in operation.

Nearside rear marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 69,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front@49%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From rear flex to load sense valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside parking brake slow in operation.

Nearside rear marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 69,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front@26%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

Nearside Rear park brake slower to come on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 69,552 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper marker light inop

Nearside Rear park brake slower to come on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,570 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 67,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength As seen from inner wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 67,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested Due to engine running hot. (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,535 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

only just made emission requirments after several attempts + adjustments

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,535 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

only just made emission requirments after several attempts + adjustments

Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,616 miles

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

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 16 Sep 2015 65,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 6 Aug 2014 64,065 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)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 61,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,723 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 61,264 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 61,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 60,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside+offside doorsteps loose

Fail 8 Jun 2010 60,345 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside+offside doorsteps loose

Pass 8 Apr 2009 58,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside + offside doorsteps slight movement

Pass 12 Mar 2008 56,525 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f door step starting to corrode at mounting points

Fail 6 Mar 2008 56,524 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f door step starting to corrode at mounting points

Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,988 miles

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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K968 FSO is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K968 FSO, 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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K968 FSO is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 September 1992.

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