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K121 TEA

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,460 mi
Last recorded50,460 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 TEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,460 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 48,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 48,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rubber broken 2 rubber supports perished/split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer CV gaiters perishing

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,792 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,868 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,216 miles

Offside Front C.V Boot showing signs of deterioration

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,713 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2019 40,709 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold area (8.2.1.1 (b))

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,640 miles

Exhaust System Has Heavy Corrosion Throughout

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement on both shock absorbers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 37,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes perished (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 37,450 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes perished (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,588 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides outer gaiters perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,273 miles

exhaust gas leak manifold front pipe area also front pipe to mid section

exhaust tail pipe corroding

hub caps fitted wheel retainers notchecked

rear service brakes show an imbalance

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 31,372 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL tyres cracking / splitting on side walls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 29,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 28,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 27,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 26,530 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 26,530 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,336 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 22,154 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)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 18,953 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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K121 TEA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K121 TEA, 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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K121 TEA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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