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K34 GEX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,476 mi
Last recorded101,476 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK34 GEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 101,476 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 101,476 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 100,819 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 99,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper bracket corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake lever has reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper bracket corroded both sides

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 94,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hanger mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis leg,heavily under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,049 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 87,486 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 87,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,116 miles

discs corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2019 89,116 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

discs corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,673 miles

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

headlamp aim deflectors fitted

previous repairs to structure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,695 miles

previous repairs to structure

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,014 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2016 85,005 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front backing sill holed and corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 83,418 miles

Offside headlamp pattern deteriorating

both front door steps corroding

slight engine oil leak

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 11 Nov 2014 81,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,109 miles

Oil leak

indicator rate at maximum rate

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,348 miles

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,348 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front discs slightly pitted

sump has been repaired

Fail 22 Nov 2011 74,282 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front discs slightly pitted

sump has been repaired

Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,253 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front discs pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,991 miles

front brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,323 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 66,430 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear springs slightly weak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,052 miles

metal brake pipe from front to rear starting to corrode.

metal brake pipe from t-piece to near side rear wheelcylinder starting to corrode.

metal brake pipe from t-piece to off side rear wheel cylinder starting to corrode.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,046 miles

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

near side front outer cv boot damp with grease

off side door step flaking

rear shock absorber bushes starting to perish

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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K34 GEX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K34 GEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K34 GEX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1992.

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