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K150 GCH

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK150 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring sagging

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring sagging

hand brake travel high

Fail 11 Feb 2020 99,176 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring sagging

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring sagging

hand brake travel high

Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,220 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 96,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 96,213 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear edges (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 13 May 2015 95,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rubbers are perished

offside rear has a slight brake bind

Fail 27 Feb 2014 95,214 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,214 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,524 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 90,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,561 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 82,398 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 78,458 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 74,300 miles

High front brake inbalance

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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K150 GCH is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K150 GCH, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K150 GCH registered?

K150 GCH is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 January 1993.

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