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K158 GCH

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,478 mi
Last recorded53,478 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK158 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,876 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 52,874 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sill corroded

all rubber bushes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 52,024 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,018 miles

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

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 51,710 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 51,707 miles

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,250 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,168 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/ front tyre o/s/front tyre perished sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2013 49,186 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,720 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,720 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,630 miles

front brake disc's slightly rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,630 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

front brake disc's slightly rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,417 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 45,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 2 Sep 2006 36,760 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 35,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 35,639 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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K158 GCH 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 84%.

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 K158 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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K158 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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