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K326 BBL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

58,035 mi
Last recorded58,035 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK326 BBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 58,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,529 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 57,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 57,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 57,220 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel has hole nr suspension and engine mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,910 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 56,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 56,445 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 56,426 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel foot brake excessive travel. (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,207 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,438 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 54,694 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,130 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,966 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 53,939 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,520 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 51,256 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,177 miles

Oil leak

water in offside headlamp

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,696 miles

Oil leak

water in offside headlamp

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,117 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,146 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber top bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,413 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,533 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 42,533 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,995 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 40,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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K326 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 K326 BBL, 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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K326 BBL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 September 1992.

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