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K168 YBO

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,136 mi
Last recorded74,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 YBO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,136 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 73,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 73,920 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 73,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,873 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,846 miles

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,775 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,775 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 73,679 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 73,679 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

registration plate insecure both (6.3.1b)

main beam tell tale comes on with dip switch

Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,962 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,742 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2014 68,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,533 miles

drivers seat mounting

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 54,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 53,708 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,246 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 51,582 miles

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

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

slight cracking to nearside rear outer tyre wall

Fail 7 Oct 2005 50,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 50,637 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YBO is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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