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K836 DVX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK836 DVX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 96,931 miles

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

Suspension components & underbody corroded & undersealed

Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,922 miles

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

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche double skin (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2024 96,085 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche double skin (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,954 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 9,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill Heavily under sealed

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not holed

Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,167 miles

n/s/f inner wing has corossion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,160 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

generall under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2017 94,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,175 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

underneath has been undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,172 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,171 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,283 miles

n/s/f inner doorstep holed

o/s/f lower inner wing corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2014 91,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f inner doorstep holed

o/s/f lower inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2013 90,328 miles

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front outriggar corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 3 Aug 2013 90,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2x rubber exhaust mounts deterioated

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded not within prescribed areas

offside front outriggar corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 6 Sep 2012 89,636 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 89,631 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 86,516 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/f innerstep in non prescribed area

varius exhaust mountings tired

Fail 6 May 2010 86,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/f ineerstep in non prescribed area

various exhaust mountings tired

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,926 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 83,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 81,433 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,410 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 74,796 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 74,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 66,568 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing some corrision

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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K836 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K836 DVX, 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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K836 DVX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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