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K41 GAL

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,972 mi
Last recorded96,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK41 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 96,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 96,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 93,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 93,296 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 93,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 91,670 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Mar 2019 91,641 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,627 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,605 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,542 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 74,281 miles

SMALL SPLIT IN OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV BOOT.

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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K41 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K41 GAL, 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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K41 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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