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K79 GAL

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,331 mi
Last recorded53,331 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK79 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 53,331 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,211 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 53,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 53,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,721 miles

o/s front cv boot

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,712 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,959 miles

o/s inner sill corroded exhaust hangers perished

Pass 13 Aug 2011 51,682 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,972 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 50,788 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 15 May 2008 48,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 48,734 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,133 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 48,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,735 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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K79 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K79 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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K79 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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