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K611 GVO

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,005 mi
Last recorded142,005 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK611 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear cab corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under carriage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 123,511 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 123,275 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail all 4 hoses at front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,508 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 118,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 118,397 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 115,877 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 102,867 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 102,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 94,274 miles

corrosion to n/s inner sill in step area

o/s outer CV gaiter cracking

Fail 29 May 2015 94,274 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to n/s inner sill in step area

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s outer CV gaiter cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2014 90,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ns inner sill corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ns inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,489 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 87,594 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 82,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009
Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,787 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K611 GVO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K611 GVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K611 GVO is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 December 1992.

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