MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,412 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play x 4 front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front disc are corroded
various brake pipes are corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play x 4 front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front disc are corroded
various brake pipes are corroded
both rear tyres getting near limit
underside of vehicle corroded
All Four Tyres perished
All rubber components are showing signs of age/perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF & OSF (2.5.A.1c)
OSR & NSR & OSF Top Marker Lights not working
Rust Hole OSF Wheel Arch, not within prescribed area
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR & OSR (4.1.E.1)
Underside of Vehicle Slight Corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)
All Four Tyres perished
All rubber components are showing signs of age/perishing
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment NSF & OSF (2.5.A.1c)
OSR & NSR & OSF Top Marker Lights not working
Rust Hole OSF Wheel Arch, not within prescribed area
Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR & OSR (4.1.E.1)
Underside of Vehicle Slight Corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper both marker
oil leaks
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing radius arm bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Braking system leaking metal pipe split during brake test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing radius arm bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge 195/75r16c (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear number plate lamp dull
gearbox mounting worn
maximum vehicle weight is 3100kg vehicle running at 3450kg
oil leaks
tow bar corroding
Both rear tyres worn out of shape
Exhaust deteriorated, corroded and leaking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSF Engine mount rubber perished/deteriorated
Oil leaks
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear lower gearbox mount deteriorated
Steering has slight paly in inner tie rods
Steering rack wet
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Both rear tyres worn out of shape
Exhaust deteriorated, corroded and leaking
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
OSF Engine mount rubber perished/deteriorated
Oil leaks
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear lower gearbox mount deteriorated
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering has slight paly in inner tie rods
Steering rack wet
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NSR Service and paring brake slightly lazy
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear tyres perished and worn out of shape
Slight plasy in OSF +both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in both front inner tie rods
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NSR Service and paring brake slightly lazy
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OSF Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear tyres perished and worn out of shape
Slight plasy in OSF +both rear wheel bearings
Slight play in both front inner tie rods
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap seal going hard, no sign of leak
NSR Tyre worn slightly out of shape
NSR brake lazy
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in OSF inner tie rod
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap seal going hard, no sign of leak
NSR Tyre worn slightly out of shape
NSR brake lazy
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in OSF inner tie rod
Slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
near side front outer cv boot cracked
near side rear brake slightly reduced efficency
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
water tank security under vehicle
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
water tank security under vehicle
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?
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K627 GAL 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 58.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 K627 GAL, 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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K627 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 September 1992.
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