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K923 OWS

1992 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P67,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK923 OWS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 103,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 96,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,564 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,314 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,111 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,788 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,577 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,667 miles

N/S/F tyre and both rear tyres starting to perish, no canvas seen

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,412 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,626 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,196 miles

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

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

O/S/R Sill corroded

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

Rear suspension hangers corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 62,195 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery loose and tray

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

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

O/S/R Sill corroded

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

P/Steering belt loose

Rear suspension hangers corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,001 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2010 60,117 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 60,116 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 56,991 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,991 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advance corrosion o/s body sill + inner body sill n/s

pin hole in n/s/f inner drave shaft gaiter

Fail 24 Jul 2007 56,194 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advance corrosion o/s body sill + inner body sill on n/s

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2005 54,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2005 54,417 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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K923 OWS is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 67,165 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K923 OWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K923 OWS is a 1992 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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