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K25 GEX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,519 mi
Last recorded93,519 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 GEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body and sills have had several welding repairs and have been undersealed

Fail 21 Aug 2021 93,519 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under body and sills have had several welding repairs and have been undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2020 92,480 miles

underbody and sills have had extensive welding repairs and has holes but not in prescribed areas

Fail 18 Jul 2020 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 23 Feb 2019 91,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 91,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 91,538 miles

N/S AND O/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,800 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 89,800 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,317 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

f to r b pipe corroded

front tyres worn

nsf b pipe corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 81,453 miles

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,149 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,466 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 73,773 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,553 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 70,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 69,227 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 69,227 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 61,145 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 44,593 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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K25 GEX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K25 GEX, 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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K25 GEX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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