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K161 GCH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rubber covers on all front brake hose ferules (restricted vision)

various places under vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2020 96,021 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rubber covers on all front brake hose ferules (restricted vision)

various places under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 90,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 85,729 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre perishing- outer wall

Fail 4 Apr 2017 77,366 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mount- mount on to lower susp arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre perishing- outer wall

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,362 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 22 Mar 2016 71,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 20 Mar 2015 67,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 66,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Chassis Outrigger Corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 66,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Chassis Outrigger Corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,244 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,222 miles

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

rear tail pipe starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 61,280 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,152 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,179 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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K161 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K161 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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K161 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 October 1992.

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