MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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