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K605 UEL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

105,401 mi
Last recorded105,401 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK605 UEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 105,401 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various corrosion underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 105,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Various corrosion underside

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 105,358 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Sills corroded and holed

Front Inner Wheel arches corroded

Nearside Headlight slightly loose

Pass 11 Feb 2025 104,957 miles

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

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

general corrosion to outer and inner sills and floor areas but not within prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jan 2025 104,952 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

general corrosion to outer and inner sill/floor areas but not within prescribed areas

Pass 29 Dec 2023 104,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,021 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch holed, not a prescribed area

Fail 12 Sep 2022 104,015 miles

Exhaust system insecure System not supported Rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Kick panel/inner wing under dashpanel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch inner panel corroded away not a prescribed area

Pass 14 Sep 2021 102,308 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc contact area very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer casing perished exposing inner cable not affecting operation at test (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing corroded outer skin marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / flitch corroded through near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 102,308 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc contact area very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer casing perished exposing inner cable not affecting operation at test (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front silencer leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wing corroded outer skin marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing / flitch corroded through near battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 101,319 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Inner wing panel coroded in front of suspension strut

Fail 14 Sep 2020 101,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger corroded through next to rear spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner sill corroded through next to spring rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger corroded through next to rear spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Inner wing panel coroded in front of suspension strut

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,752 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 98,740 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,888 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres perished but not considered excessive

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

Centre exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,888 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres perished but not considered excessive

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

Centre exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 92,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Two exhaust rubber mounts missing.

Fail 8 Apr 2015 91,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,360 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 90,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 90,061 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

some wear on front discs

Fail 2 May 2013 90,061 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

some wear on front discs

Pass 3 May 2012 88,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,588 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,588 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs wearing

o/s handbrake cable rubbing water tank outlet pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,343 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 81,343 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 73,365 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 67,493 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 67,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 May 2006 62,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2005 56,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K605 UEL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 K605 UEL, 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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K605 UEL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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