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K800 WGC

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 WGC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 78,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,508 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

external battery box corroded no battery fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 77,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,820 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 75,812 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 74,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,063 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,203 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 73,203 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,385 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,408 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 68,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2017 68,864 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2016 66,830 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,290 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 65,812 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,843 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,246 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 58,144 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 56,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 54,411 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K800 WGC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K800 WGC, 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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K800 WGC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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