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K3 MGA

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,391 mi
Last recorded73,391 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 MGA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 73,391 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 mount rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 72,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,722 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wings front brake pipes two each side showing very slight corrosion

both rear shocker top bushs very slightly deteriated

Fail 25 Jul 2018 70,724 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure only one of four which is badly perished atached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front inner wings front brake pipes two each side showing very slight corrosion

both rear shocker top bushs very slightly deteriated

Pass 12 May 2017 68,390 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 68,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,592 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 67,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,904 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 66,888 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 65,883 miles

exhaust hanger rubber split but system still adequately supported

r/h rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2013 65,050 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 63,693 miles

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

both front brake discs rusty

on exhaust hanger broken but rest of system still supported ok

Pass 23 May 2011 62,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both sides front brake discs rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 61,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 61,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,811 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 59,982 miles

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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K3 MGA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K3 MGA, 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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K3 MGA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 November 1992.

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