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K491 GYC

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

57,610 mi
Last recorded57,610 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 GYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector loose

Fail 26 Jun 2026 57,603 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror cover insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 57,119 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 57,115 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 54,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,483 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 53,465 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,940 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 47,727 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 47,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 47,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,495 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,473 miles

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,153 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Center rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside (front to rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 47,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Wet test

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,613 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from radiator

Fail 15 Aug 2014 46,613 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from radiator

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,842 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

two rubber exhaust mounts missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,305 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,808 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 44,808 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 44,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 May 2007 41,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 41,816 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 36,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,870 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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K491 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 K491 GYC, 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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K491 GYC is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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