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K163 GCH

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,535 mi
Last recorded120,535 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 120,535 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear leaf spring mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 117,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 117,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 103,400 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 103,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,332 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 103,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened under arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working UPPER LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached air bag security (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2020 103,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 103,176 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,159 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 103,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 102,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 102,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 102,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 101,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,732 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

~Engine overheating water leaking out of expancion tank overflow

Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,729 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

~Engine overheating water leaking out of expancion tank overflow

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,349 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,308 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 84,010 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 84,010 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

some exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 4 Sep 2007 77,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 77,535 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,344 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 74,344 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

some travel in foot brake

Pass 6 Sep 2005 71,057 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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K163 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K163 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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K163 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 September 1992.

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