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K188 VEL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,835 mi
Last recorded41,835 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 VEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 41,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 40,711 miles

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in n/s steeirng rack/system.

rear leaf springs/suspension corroding.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 40,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

oil leak.

play in n/s steeirng rack/system.

rear leaf springs/suspension corroding.

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,505 miles

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

new rear exhaust pipe 'sticking out'.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly/out of shape.

oil leak.

rear leaf springs/mounts corroding.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,980 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f upper metal brake pipe.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front+centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

imbalance in front brakes.

n/s/f lower flexible brake hose starting to deteriorate.

n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s+n/s/f seat belts getting slow to retract.

play in o/s bottom ball joint.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack.

Pass 11 May 2005 39,278 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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K188 VEL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K188 VEL, 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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What year was K188 VEL registered?

K188 VEL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 October 1992.

Is K188 VEL safe to buy?

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