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K194 ADC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 ADC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axile and brake back plates corroded

under body panels and floor areas corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 63,954 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all exhaust rubbers cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,565 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,404 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,293 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,107 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 62,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shild loose on down pipe

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,418 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,508 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,508 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,077 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 48,364 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 42,236 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 42,233 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2006 39,089 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K194 ADC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K194 ADC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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K194 ADC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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