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K739 GNW

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

78,590 mi
Last recorded78,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 GNW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 78,590 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 78,588 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,953 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface Corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,309 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jul 2024 77,309 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2023 76,802 miles

Both rear leaf springs

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front inner wheel archs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 76,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,477 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 75,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,404 miles

ns/os front brake hoses perishing

os front hub has slight play

os rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 21 Aug 2019 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

ns/os front brake hoses perishing

os front hub has slight play

os rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,123 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 74,123 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 73,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,915 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre X4 rubbers (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,749 miles

Exhaust rubbers cracked

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 72,514 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rubber cracked

o/s/r shocker fitting

Pass 28 May 2015 71,672 miles

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

exhaust rubber cracked

o/s/r shocker fitting

Pass 19 May 2014 70,015 miles

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

o/s/r shock absorber fitted upside down

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,437 miles

front brake discs rusty

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2012 65,437 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs rusty

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2011 61,671 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 61,660 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 57,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 57,570 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 50,656 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 50,656 miles

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

exhaust rubbers splitting

two nails in nsr tyre

Fail 16 May 2008 44,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 44,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,572 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 43,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,967 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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K739 GNW 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 62.9%.

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 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 K739 GNW, 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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K739 GNW is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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