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K628 GAL

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,121 mi
Last recorded92,121 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 92,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 90,270 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,208 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 86,552 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,538 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front chassis leg starting to corrod

Fail 7 Sep 2020 84,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front chassis leg starting to corrod

Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,711 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,373 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,604 miles

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 66,894 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 66,321 miles

battery insecure

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Jun 2005 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K628 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K628 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K628 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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