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K614 GVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK614 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 75,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails/outrigger/body and suspension mounts have surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished and dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly rubbing on the shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished and dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel or lock up (1.1.18 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2025 74,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in wax oil protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubber on the shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 74,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in wax oil protection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubber on the shock (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand/park brake no reserve travel (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2023 72,415 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 71,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 71,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,108 miles

both rear tyres slight out of shape

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2017 67,814 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 61,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 57,376 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 54,752 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 53,962 miles

Both front brakes juddering slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2011 53,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Both front brakes juddering slightly

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,765 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 51,765 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,637 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,709 miles

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

water in o/s/f headlight ok for this test

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,086 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 43,392 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

o/s/f lower ball joint cover split

Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,392 miles

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,702 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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K614 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K614 GVO, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K614 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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