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K183 JGY

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,973 mi
Last recorded73,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 JGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 73,973 miles

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

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush split

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 73,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,919 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 71,848 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective bush splitting

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 71,829 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective mount rubber splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,670 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 71,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,158 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 68,776 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 66,667 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 65,865 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 63,702 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,859 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,579 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 46,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED AND NEEDS REPLACING A.S.A.P

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and rear suspension corroded

rear exhaust mount badly worn and needs replacing a.s.a.p

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL BADLY PERISHED AND NEEDS REPLACING A.S.A.P

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front and rear suspension corroded

rear exhaust mount badly worn and needs replacing a.s.a.p

rear gearbox mount worn

Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

spare wheel loose in engine compartment

Fail 13 Sep 2007 46,710 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

spare wheel loose in engine compartment

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,604 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,310 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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K183 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K183 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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K183 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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