1992 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · K197 ADC
1992 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 1992. Recorded mileage 57,701 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K197 ADC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/09/2026
- 57,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K197 ADC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Talbot Express (K197 ADC) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Steering (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”.
K197 ADC Mileage History
- 26/06/200634,167 mi
- 06/08/200734,176 mi+9 mi
- 06/08/200734,176 mi
- 01/05/200934,780 mi+604 mi
- 28/05/201035,400 mi+620 mi
- 30/03/201135,933 mi+533 mi
- 30/03/201135,933 mi
- 05/04/201236,695 mi+762 mi
- 05/03/201337,167 mi+472 mi
- 01/04/201441,115 mi+3,948 mi
- 25/03/201544,469 mi+3,354 mi
- 01/04/201647,557 mi+3,088 mi
- 29/03/201750,311 mi+2,754 mi
- 23/03/201851,600 mi+1,289 mi
- 21/03/201952,232 mi+632 mi
- 19/09/202053,668 mi+1,436 mi
- 16/09/202154,196 mi+528 mi
- 29/09/202255,091 mi+895 mi
- 20/09/202355,943 mi+852 mi
- 02/10/202457,701 mi+1,758 mi
- 03/10/202457,701 mi
- 16/10/202557,701 mi
- 17/10/202557,701 mi
- 28/09/202657,701 mi
Average of roughly 1,162 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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