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K38 GPS

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

37,575 mi
Last recorded37,575 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK38 GPS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,575 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 33,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 30,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 28,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 28,037 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 27,488 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 27,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 25,938 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth? (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 245,586 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 24,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 22,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 22,621 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

load sensor bracket deterorated

nearside sill has corrosion

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2016 22,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

load sensor bracket deterorated

nearside sill has corrosion

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside sill has corrosion

underside of vehicle including various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 21,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres perished between treads

o/s headlamp misted up and has water in it

various exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated and 1 broken but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2014 21,693 miles

both front tyres perished between treads

o/s headlamp misted up and has water in it

various exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated and 1 broken but exhaust still adequately supported at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,678 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

battery insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 21,676 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All Exhaust Rubber Mountings Very Deteriorated

Battery Insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 21,302 miles

1 of 2 o/s rear position lamps not working

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1 of 2 o/s rear position lamps not working

Battery insecure

n/s/f mudflap insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,934 miles

exhaust mountings getting perished

fuel tank getting rusty

offside front inner wing rusted and holed at front but outwith any prescribed area at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2009 19,931 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings getting perished

fuel tank getting rusty

offside front inner wing rusted and holed at front but outwith any prescribed area at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2008 19,274 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

all rubber exhaust mounting rings quite perished

front no. plate has slight damage but still legible at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,220 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 18,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 GPS is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K38 GPS, 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 GPS is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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