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K488 GYC

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

87,708 mi
Last recorded87,708 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 GYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 87,456 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis,inner sills & wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 87,456 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis,inner sills & wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 87,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 87,047 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in light (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced water in light (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 86,332 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/sills & floorpans (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front wing panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,273 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,765 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,696 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2014 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,749 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 83,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 83,609 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,575 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 81,575 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,183 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 76,439 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 76,439 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

general under body corrosion not in perscribed areas

rear air suspension failed

gas pipes on habbitation conversion badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,938 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2007 70,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2006 67,085 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 67,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K488 GYC 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 64%.

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 K488 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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What year was K488 GYC registered?

K488 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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