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K38 GEX

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,287 mi
Last recorded94,287 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 GEX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,287 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,121 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2019 94,114 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mount bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel corroded near both rear spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,603 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 91,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185x14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,463 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust rubbers are perished.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 87,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

exhaust rubbers are perished.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 83,556 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear bumper hanging off

Fail 17 Jul 2014 83,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,565 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,562 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 75,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,992 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,467 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 65,467 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/r tyre to be replace

to replace front driveshaft

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,424 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,093 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,093 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

replace o/s/r tyre due to cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2006 49,200 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 49,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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K38 GEX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K38 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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K38 GEX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 August 1992.

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