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K370 GAL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,178 mi
Last recorded98,178 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK370 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 98,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

charging lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2021 97,566 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small nick,slight leak ,however keeping dirt out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

charging lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,734 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play in them

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Jan 2020 96,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2020 96,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2019 96,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front bumper bar/attachment heavily corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. + fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front bumper bar/attachment heavily corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,043 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 93,036 miles

underseal on underside

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,200 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 92,200 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 90,955 miles

Oil leak

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,238 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2014 89,237 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,555 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 87,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,102 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,090 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,011 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,401 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 77,051 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 69,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 66,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K370 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K370 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K370 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 December 1992.

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