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K159 GCH

1992 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,240 mi
Last recorded80,240 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2024 80,240 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened o/s n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lens (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/ inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s outer sills front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 79,909 miles

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

floor corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2021 79,382 miles

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

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

o/s front jacking point corroded

Pass 16 May 2019 75,747 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 71,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,095 miles

n/s ans o/s front inner wings rusty but not holed. ns outer driveshaft gator greasy but no sighn of rips or holes

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s ans o/s front inner wings rusty but not holed. ns outer driveshaft gator greasy but no sighn of rips or holes

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 70,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,630 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,621 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,129 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,129 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,978 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 63,978 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,655 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2012 63,623 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 63,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,029 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 61,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 60,586 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,152 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K159 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K159 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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K159 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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