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K837 WGS

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,756 mi
Last recorded98,756 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK837 WGS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,590 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,370 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,065 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 98,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,666 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 97,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 97,281 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 97,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,910 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,930 miles

lower engine mount slight split

Fail 4 May 2016 95,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lower engine mount slight split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper blades split o/s & n/s

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,606 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Mar 2012 85,651 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 85,651 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 81,601 miles

cracks in both rear tyres

o/s rear upper marker light is not working

Pass 21 Apr 2010 79,001 miles

front cross member damaged

fuel pipes on back of injection pump corroding

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,837 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in rear hubs

Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in rear hubs

Pass 26 Jun 2007 75,781 miles

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

Oil leak

all exaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2007 75,768 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust mounts starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,465 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 73,465 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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K837 WGS is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K837 WGS, 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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K837 WGS is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 4 August 1992.

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