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K615 GVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK615 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 77,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,250 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

although brakes meet limit generally quite poor

foot brake has very little reserve travel

revering lights not working

Fail 5 Nov 2024 77,250 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

although brakes meet limit generally quite poor

foot brake has very little reserve travel

revering lights not working

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear LEAF SPRINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 74,647 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 74,647 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 74,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 74,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 74,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 73,957 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Apr 2016 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 off (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 72,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 1 off (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 70,589 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 69,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 69,572 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Intermittent wiring fault with nearside headlamp

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,543 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 68,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 67,960 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 9 May 2012 67,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 66,882 miles

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

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

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

lower engine stabelizer defective

Pass 5 May 2010 66,049 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 66,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 64,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,319 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 63,319 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 60,473 miles

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

nearside front outer drive gaiter starting to split

Pass 8 May 2006 58,424 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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K615 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 K615 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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K615 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 January 1993.

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