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K171 JGY

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,865 mi
Last recorded97,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK171 JGY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 86,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,209 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 69,900 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 69,383 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush perished, slight play. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 64,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring is heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside headlamp has water in it so projected beam is incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter split allowing the ingress of dirt. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 61,625 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,032 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 61,007 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,816 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 60,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure two rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,162 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,382 miles

Front Exhaust rubber split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 58,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust rubber split.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged on axle (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,392 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated.

Pass 8 May 2013 54,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 54,815 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust rubber's spliting slightly

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,431 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,060 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 52,060 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,029 miles

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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K171 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K171 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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K171 JGY is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 6 August 1992.

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