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TDG 524

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,776 mi
Last recorded63,776 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDG 524
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 63,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 63,776 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 61,870 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 60,512 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 58,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 58,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,806 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,176 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 56,728 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 55,356 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 52,742 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,740 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,692 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 50,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 48,833 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,424 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,135 miles

o/s front brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 43,564 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 41,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 36,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,303 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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TDG 524 is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TDG 524, 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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What year was TDG 524 registered?

TDG 524 is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is TDG 524 safe to buy?

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