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K518 NGD

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,149 mi
Last recorded64,149 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK518 NGD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,149 miles

Light pitting front brake discs.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prevent further corrosion of lower body paneling.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 63,672 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 62,564 miles

Uneven wear on outer edge of offside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2019 61,266 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 61,265 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill At Spring Hanger Mount (front end of spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Outer Sill At Spring Hanger Mount(rear end of spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,949 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 59,949 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 58,578 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished sidewalls.

Some movement in steering column.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 56,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side lower sill damaged

off side rear light unit cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,629 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

near side lower sill damaged

off side rear light unit cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,097 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,798 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,088 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,530 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 48,988 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,584 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 47,962 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 47,195 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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K518 NGD is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K518 NGD, 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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K518 NGD is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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