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VNZ 5697

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,281 mi
Last recorded80,281 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 5697
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 80,281 miles

Nearside front sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 80,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside front jacking point corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 80,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 79,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 79,636 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 79,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,067 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,619 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,028 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear springs (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear springs (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 77,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 75,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,501 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,893 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,461 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,461 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,241 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,734 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 63,614 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 63,614 miles

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 58,625 miles

drivers seat mountings have slight play

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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VNZ 5697 is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VNZ 5697, 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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What year was VNZ 5697 registered?

VNZ 5697 is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 November 1992.

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