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K971 NAF

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,830 mi
Last recorded49,830 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 NAF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 49,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 49,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,644 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,728 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 47,728 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,683 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,811 miles

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

bellypan fitted

o/s step support corroded

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing when spun but not yet rough when rotated

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,760 miles

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

has slight wear in offside of streeing rack

Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

has slight wear in offside of streeing rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 38,770 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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K971 NAF is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K971 NAF, 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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K971 NAF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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