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K348 GAL

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,335 mi
Last recorded46,335 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK348 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 46,335 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,274 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 43,121 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 41,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 40,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 40,366 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 40,366 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,811 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 39,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 38,694 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 38,694 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 37,961 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 37,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 36,224 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,489 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 35,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,295 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,722 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 30,231 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,232 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 24,569 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,224 miles

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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K348 GAL 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 78.6%.

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 K348 GAL, 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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K348 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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