MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
floor corrosion
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
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
n/s ans o/s front inner wings rusty but not holed. ns outer driveshaft gator greasy but no sighn of rips or holes
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
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
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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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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