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K612 UEL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

89,028 mi
Last recorded89,028 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK612 UEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 89,028 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 88,550 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,434 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 87,424 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 85,695 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 84,636 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,810 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 82,789 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mil 18514C cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,099 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 81,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 78,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,819 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,841 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 73,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,243 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts ( inner face ) (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,814 miles

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

Offside Front brake discs getting corroded around outer edges.

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

travel on foot brake when depressed.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 56,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight movement in

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,929 miles

rear flexible brake deteriorating.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,861 miles

exhaust hanger rubbers perished.

nsr/osr tyres perished.

travel on footbrake pedal when depressed.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 41,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 41,322 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,587 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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K612 UEL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K612 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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K612 UEL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 August 1992.

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