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K982 SFH

1992 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,330 mi
Last recorded43,330 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK982 SFH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 43,330 miles

Nearside Rear outter panel slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,715 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 39,989 miles

both rear light lenses have light cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,786 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,786 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 39,571 miles

Front 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))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 39,571 miles

Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,308 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2018 39,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished & cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Offside Front tyre perished & cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2017 36,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished & cracked

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Offside Front tyre perished & cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2016 34,798 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 34,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,915 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 32,915 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 31,404 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,680 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 27,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 25,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front bumper cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,737 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,746 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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K982 SFH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K982 SFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K982 SFH registered?

K982 SFH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 October 1992.

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