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K167 JGY

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,664 mi
Last recorded78,664 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK167 JGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,664 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 78,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 78,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 77,853 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,412 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 75,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,091 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 72,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 70,551 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 70,550 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Loose connection at headlamp bulb connector.

Pass 31 May 2016 69,580 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 69,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,865 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,620 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 65,838 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,838 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,483 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 61,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 58,899 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 52,869 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 52,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,280 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 56,151 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jul 2007

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,649 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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K167 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K167 JGY, 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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What year was K167 JGY registered?

K167 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 August 1992.

Is K167 JGY safe to buy?

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