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K168 GCH

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,740 mi
Last recorded82,740 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 GCH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low but still adequate

Fail 12 Sep 2017 82,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes to both flexys (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low but still adequate

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,407 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,552 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,679 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,648 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,331 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,235 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,759 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006

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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K168 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K168 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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K168 GCH is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 October 1992.

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