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K164 JGY

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,297 mi
Last recorded49,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 JGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 49,297 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 49,297 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot has minor cracks

Pass 22 May 2024 43,715 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 43,705 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,730 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 38,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2022 36,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 36,547 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 36,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 35,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 31,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 27,031 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,553 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,970 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,297 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 19,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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K164 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K164 JGY, 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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K164 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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