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K37 GAL

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,622 mi
Last recorded71,622 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 GAL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cill to floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,593 miles

o/s sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2024 69,587 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

o/s sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 67,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front jacking point holed and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 67,969 miles

Emissions not tested due to the poor condition of the tail pipe an emission test was not possible (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe excessively holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

vehicle tracking obviously and excessively out of parameters

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear inner & outer sills corroded & holed, not structural or within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,489 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded, not considered as structural

Nearside cv gaiter perished

Offside cv gaiter perished

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,569 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 55,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 50,118 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,354 miles

rear shock absober bushes slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

lower battery tray corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

lower battery tray corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,927 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 28,927 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust mounts started to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,090 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 27,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,465 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,454 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 26,445 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 26,434 miles

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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K37 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 K37 GAL, 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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K37 GAL is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1992.

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