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K602 GAL

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

51,568 mi
Last recorded51,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK602 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 50,719 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 50,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 48,464 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 48,464 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,131 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 46,131 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,978 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,173 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,219 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,728 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 38,699 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,667 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,662 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,555 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 37,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 May 2009 37,062 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 37,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 36,971 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 36,971 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,349 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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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K602 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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 K602 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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K602 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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