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K612 GAL

1992 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,338 mi
Last recorded63,338 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P58,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK612 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / rear of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,360 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 58,254 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 56,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,906 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 54,897 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,177 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 54,177 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 51,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 49,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,296 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 45,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 42,801 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,720 miles

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 27 May 2014 41,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

heat shield insecure

front wheels did not lock on rbt

Pass 11 May 2013 41,533 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

brake slack spring deteriorated

drivers seat mech stiff

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust shields insecure

nsr tyre has cracks

nsf + osf shock absorbers have little damping effect

Fail 3 May 2013 41,533 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

brake slack spring deteriorated

drivers seat mech stiff

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust shields insecure

front wheels did not lock out on rbt

nsr tyre has cracks

slight front brake imbalance

nsf + osf shock absorbers have little damping effect

Pass 1 May 2012 41,181 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 41,181 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,878 miles

exhaust mounting very rusty and rubbers perished

Pass 5 May 2010 38,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,832 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 37,436 miles

ferrules corroding o/s/f brake hoses

Fail 12 May 2008 37,436 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

ferrules corroding o/s/f brake hoses

Pass 3 May 2007 37,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,691 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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K612 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 58,071 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K612 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K612 GAL registered?

K612 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 6 October 1992.

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The MOT history for K612 GAL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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