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K186 JGY

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,213 mi
Last recorded107,213 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 JGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,213 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

acclerator pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,702 miles

Handbrake travels high

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,001 miles

Accelerator pedal anti slip rubber missing

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 106,001 miles

Accelerator pedal anti slip rubber missing

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 105,625 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 105,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,338 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 103,621 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 100,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 100,080 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

scratches to windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,277 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot has slight loss of grease

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack ends

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,906 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 92,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,927 miles

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

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

exhaust straps perished

o/s/r tyre bulging inside and out

Pass 1 May 2013 83,917 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 1 May 2013 83,917 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,445 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

obstruction around clutch pedal

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2012 80,445 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

obstruction around clutch pedal

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,426 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,426 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,612 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,685 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 70,685 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 66,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,474 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 56,202 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K186 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K186 JGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K186 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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