
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
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))
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
Pass120,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,080 miles
- Test number
- 749130876045
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass119,861 miles (+1,412)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 119,861 miles
- Test number
- 541776994358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,449 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 118,449 miles
- Test number
- 197268736449
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass117,386 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 117,386 miles
- Test number
- 155553585101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,843 miles (+442)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 116,843 miles
- Test number
- 288429073414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 857371152160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,401 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 257509642116
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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
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
Pass113,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 113,564 miles
- Test number
- 343611360108
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Pass112,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 112,750 miles
- Test number
- 174036266102
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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