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K157 GCH

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK157 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,084 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches, floors & o/s/f/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,721 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,341 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 91,340 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 84,282 miles

chassis and underside of body has all over surface corrosion

n/s outer sill has areas of corrosion

o/s front inner wheel arch has 2 areas of corrosion

o/s outer sill has areas of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

chassis and underside of body has all over surface corrosion

n/s outer sill has areas of corrosion

o/s front inner wheel arch has 2 areas of corrosion

o/s outer sill has areas of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front macpherson struts and springs corroded

front brake discs pitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension strut casings corroded

both rear leaf springs worn

exhaust corroded(not blowing)

front brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion inc rear panel

lower battery tray corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 81,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front suspension strut casings corroded

both rear leaf springs worn

exhaust corroded(not blowing)

front brake discs corroded

general under body corrosion inc rear panel

lower battery tray corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,312 miles

battery tray poor condition

both front suspension strut casings corroded

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

rear suspension leaf springs poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,312 miles

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

battery tray poor condition

both front suspension strut casings corroded

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

rear suspension leaf springs poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs and pads poor condition

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs and pads poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,267 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,155 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 64,155 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 60,696 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 54,290 miles

slight exhaust blow noted near manifold

Fail 5 Sep 2006 54,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight exhaust blow noted near manifold

Pass 12 May 2006 52,906 miles

front brakes pull to n/s by 25%.Just a pass.

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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K157 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K157 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 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K157 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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