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K636 GVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK636 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,663 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 64,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,148 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 64,148 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front sill back corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Offside outer sill corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2024 62,353 miles

Offside Front sill corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2024 62,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front sill corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,889 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 59,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 57,471 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,470 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,312 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,099 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,814 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 42,626 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 42,626 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,131 miles

corrorsion to o/s front out rigger

Pass 26 Sep 2013 41,525 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,214 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,522 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 40,522 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 Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,797 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,315 miles

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 38,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 38,552 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,918 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rubber hangers perished

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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K636 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K636 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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K636 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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