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Talbot Express

Cream and Red · Petrol · 1985 · 1,971 cc

B892 GANMOT history

B892 GAN is a cream and red petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 Mar 1985. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2022 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2022
Mileage
120,431 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B892 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
Cream and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
1 Mar 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

B892 GAN was last recorded at 120,431 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,329 miles · 5 May 2021
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,431 miles
  • 2021 – 120,329 miles
  • 2019 – 120,080 miles
  • 2018 – 120,080 miles
  • 2017 – 119,861 miles
  • 2016 – 118,449 miles
  • 2015 – 117,386 miles
  • 2013 – 116,843 miles
  • 2012 – 116,401 miles
  • 2011 – 114,788 miles
  • 2010 – 113,564 miles
  • 2009 – 113,564 miles
  • 2006 – 112,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,431 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension bellows modified but function not affected bracket slightly loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,431 miles (+102)18 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,431 miles
    Test number
    397848185658
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar bracket mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear leaf springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension bellows modified but function not affected bracket slightly loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  2. Pass120,329 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    120,329 miles
    Test number
    689015510610
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail120,326 miles (+246)15 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,326 miles
    Test number
    973491183810
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded load valve too flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass120,080 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    502401006789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside drive shaft support bearing worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal judders under breaking
  5. Pass120,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    749130876045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,080 miles (+219)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,080 miles
    Test number
    607757689999
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy furrels (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy furrels (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass119,861 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,861 miles
    Test number
    541776994358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,449 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,449 miles
    Test number
    197268736449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,443 miles (+1,057)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,443 miles
    Test number
    626453791056
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  10. Pass117,386 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    155553585101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,843 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,843 miles
    Test number
    288429073414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    857371152160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,401 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    257509642116
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  14. Fail116,401 miles (+1,613)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    135372432114
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass114,788 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    165614461187
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisy
    • NoteChassis/inner arches both sides front corroded
    • NoteNearside front inner arch corroded
  16. Fail114,788 miles (+1,224)17 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,788 miles
    Test number
    565031751184
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear wheel bearings noisy
    • NoteChassis/inner arches both sides front corroded
    • NoteNearside front inner arch corroded
  17. Pass113,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    343611360108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,564 miles (+814)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    114761689117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteDrivers outer door handle insecure.
    • NoteWipers are intermittent.
  19. Pass112,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    174036266102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,750 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,750 miles
    Test number
    993166266170
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about B892 GAN

Does B892 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B892 GAN expired on 4 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B892 GAN?
The MOT on B892 GAN expired on 4 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B892 GAN done?
B892 GAN was recorded at 120,431 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 469 miles a year.
Has B892 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B892 GAN has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on B892 GAN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B892 GAN find?
B892 GAN failed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with 18 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, and 21 more.

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