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K481 GYC

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests35 (18 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

106,520 mi
Last recorded106,520 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 GYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 17 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 106,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy underside corosion

Fail 28 Nov 2019 106,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy underside corosion

Pass 16 May 2019 106,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 106,376 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,731 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch closing panel corroded

Offside Rear inner arch closing panel corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2018 105,731 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective X2 centre exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear closing panel corroded

Nearside Rear inner arch closing panel corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre cracking up slightly on sidewall

Offside Rear closing panel corroded

Offside Rear inner arch closing panel corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,681 miles

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2018 105,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected engine mount under bonnet/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,152 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 105,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,853 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 99,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,432 miles

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

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 10 Aug 2015 99,432 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,716 miles

Oil leak

corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,695 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs inner faces have reduced contact surface

Fail 11 Feb 2014 94,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs inner faces have reduced contact surface

Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion

areas of corrosion outside 30cm mark

both front tyres close to legal limit

various brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2013 94,677 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

areas of corrosion

areas of corrosion outside 30cm mark

both front tyres close to legal limit

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2012 93,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 93,905 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 92,078 miles

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

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

brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 92,078 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,949 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various bits of corrosion under motor home

Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various bits of corrosion under motor home

Pass 5 Aug 2009 89,778 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,993 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 87,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air filter inscure

both cv boots perished

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 85,361 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all exhaust rubbers perished

brake pedal travel? advise brake bleed

o/s/f brake disc showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,184 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 71,982 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 71,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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K481 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K481 GYC, 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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K481 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1992.

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