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K186 OCV

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 OCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 76,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has multiple cuts between the tread all around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has multiple cuts between the tread all around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has multiple cuts between the tread all around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 76,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 76,234 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 76,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside showing surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight unit showing condensation inside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and all mounting rubbers heavily deteriorated advise attention

slight brake pedal creepage evident advise attention

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion and evidence of standing without use

Fail 12 May 2022 76,020 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside showing surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight unit showing condensation inside

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded and all mounting rubbers heavily deteriorated advise attention

slight brake pedal creepage evident advise attention

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion and evidence of standing without use

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,774 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s +n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,740 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 75,740 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 75,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Front nearside and offside tyres showing age related cracking attention advised

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlamp wiring showing a previous repair (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking attention advised

Offside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlamp wiring showing a previous repair (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust mount rubbers in poor condition

exhaust system corroded and slight leak from tail pipe area

nearside and offside side lights slightly affected by the operation of the indicators

nearside and offside wiper blades in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded and evidence of standing

Fail 29 Jun 2018 75,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters split and loose

Front nearside and offside tyres showing age related cracking attention advised

Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlamp wiring showing a previous repair (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking attention advised

Offside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlamp wiring showing a previous repair (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust mount rubbers in poor condition

exhaust system corroded and slight leak from tail pipe area

nearside and offside side lights slightly affected by the operation of the indicators

nearside and offside wiper blades in poor condition

underside of vehicle corroded and evidence of standing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,439 miles

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Front wipers only work on full speed

Nearside front brake flexi hose perishing

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating / swollen

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Fail 29 Jun 2017 74,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Front wipers only work on full speed

Nearside front brake flexi hose perishing

Nearside rear handbrake cable deteriorating / swollen

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 30 Jun 2016 73,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 71,359 miles

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

drive shaft gaiters starting to perish

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 70,304 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 70,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 69,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/R tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2012 69,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R tyre slightly misshaped

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 68,930 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs poor surfaces

OSF lower ball joint gaiter split

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2011 68,930 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front discs poor surfaces

OSF lower ball joint gaiter split

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 68,516 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 68,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,241 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 67,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2008 67,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2007 65,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 65,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,527 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 56,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K186 OCV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K186 OCV, 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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K186 OCV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 October 1992.

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