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K745 GRA

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,821 mi
Last recorded60,821 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK745 GRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,764 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,024 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,020 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 59,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 58,323 miles

All Brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 57,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 55,539 miles

2x exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 55,539 miles

2x exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wiper rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

light switch end loose

Fail 30 Jul 2014 55,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

light switch end loose

Pass 13 Aug 2013 54,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 54,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,318 miles

crack in A zone on screen..

Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,318 miles

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 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

crack in A zone on screen..

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,154 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,582 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 49,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 49,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,292 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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K745 GRA is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K745 GRA, 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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K745 GRA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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