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K148 WJO

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK148 WJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2011 60,152 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 135,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f torsion bar bushes

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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K148 WJO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K148 WJO, 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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K148 WJO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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