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K613 GAL

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,758 mi
Last recorded73,758 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK613 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 73,390 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 73,007 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 72,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,696 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,604 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 71,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 70,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,454 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,008 miles

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2015 67,007 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,246 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

nearside & offside front tyres 10 years old

nearside rear tyre 13 years old

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

nearside & offside front tyres 10 years old

nearside rear tyre 13 years old

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2013 63,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 60,448 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 58,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,515 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 54,494 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,105 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 46,212 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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K613 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K613 GAL, 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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What year was K613 GAL registered?

K613 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1992.

Is K613 GAL safe to buy?

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