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K131 TEA

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,247 mi
Last recorded67,247 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 TEA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 67,247 miles

Central exhaust rubber mounting rubber missing but still secure

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2024 67,247 miles

Central exhaust rubber mounting rubber missing but still secure

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 67,240 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount to subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp badly condensated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently Swivel latch not holding (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective one rubber missing , rear box held up with rope (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,340 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,960 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,124 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 59,015 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,353 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,060 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,842 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,004 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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K131 TEA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K131 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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K131 TEA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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