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K114 KCA

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK114 KCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,182 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 62,182 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,028 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed, outside prescribed areas

Rear Leaf spring assister broken X2

Rear Leaf spring assister corroded X2

Pass 27 Jul 2022 60,006 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded/holed, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner & outer sill corroded/holed, outside prescribed areas

Slight corrosion to all suspension springs

Fail 27 Jul 2022 60,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside inner sill corroded/holed, outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside inner & outer sill corroded/holed, outside prescribed areas

Slight corrosion to all suspension springs

Pass 3 Aug 2021 59,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion to all suspension springs

Fail 20 Jul 2021 59,327 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded/holed

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner flitch corroded/holed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to all suspension springs

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,676 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,676 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,136 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 54,367 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 48,804 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 46,671 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 44,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,437 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,689 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 41,689 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 39,297 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 May 2009 39,255 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,340 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2006 29,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K114 KCA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K114 KCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K114 KCA is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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