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K625 WOV

1992 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

139,063 mi
Last recorded139,063 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK625 WOV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 139,063 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Steps treated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 139,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam 2nd axle (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play 2nd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play 3rd axle (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 131,575 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 123,978 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 123,962 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 117,994 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 117,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting extensive chassis termination corrosion c sections missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 1st axel (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting extensive chassis termination corrosion c sections missing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 1st axel (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2015 117,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 117,619 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,973 miles

Altinator insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear upper marker lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front lower inner sill/step area corroded, not perscribed area

Offside front upper marker lamp not working

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 116,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Altinator insecure

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front lower inner sill/step area corroded, not perscribed area

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 116,415 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 115,858 miles

Nearside and offside rear body frames corroded

Nearside headlamp water logged

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 115,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside rear body frames corroded

Nearside headlamp water logged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 115,284 miles

Nearside and offside rear body frame corroded

Nearside headlamp water logged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 115,257 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside and offside rear body frame corroded

Nearside headlamp water logged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 114,838 miles

Floor pan coroded

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 114,364 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 114,348 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 113,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 113,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2006 113,380 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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K625 WOV is a 1992 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K625 WOV, 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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K625 WOV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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