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K32 OCA

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,327 mi
Last recorded84,327 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK32 OCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 84,327 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 83,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 81,884 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 81,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 80,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the wheel arch front engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 80,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near the wheel arch front engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 80,549 miles

power steering noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BAD EARTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working BOTH REAR SIDE INOP / INTERMITANT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

ADVISE POWER STEERING BELT / AJUSTMENT /CHECKS

Pass 30 May 2019 72,024 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 72,024 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 71,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 69,168 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers poor condition

Fail 10 May 2017 69,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,607 miles

light play in front bearings

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure bottom of lamp loose (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light play in front bearings

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 5 May 2015 68,249 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 68,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2014 67,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,286 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 66,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,682 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,866 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,921 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 54,417 miles

possible slight play n/s/f top suspension arm bush

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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K32 OCA is a 1992 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 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 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 K32 OCA, 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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K32 OCA is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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