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K226 DHE

1992 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,018 mi
Last recorded25,018 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D99,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 DHE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,018 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 25,012 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,848 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 24,847 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,537 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 18,446 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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K226 DHE is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 99,368 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K226 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K226 DHE is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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