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K776 URU

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,678 mi
Last recorded38,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK776 URU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 37,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 36,896 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 35,937 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 35,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 33,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 33,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,479 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,314 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,047 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear b/ pipe corroded

corrosion windscreen pillars

damage o/s front

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 33,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers defective (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear b/ pipe corroded

corrosion windscreen pillars

damage o/s front

oil leaks

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 32,875 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion to o/s font door pillars w/screen area

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 19 May 2015 32,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to o/s font door pillars w/screen area

exhaust rubbers perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,527 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,707 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,450 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 30,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,573 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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K776 URU 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 86.4%.

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 K776 URU, 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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K776 URU is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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