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K520 GMX

1993 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,794 mi
Last recorded72,794 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 GMX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill below drivers door , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 72,768 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position 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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Sump corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2026 72,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple support rubbers defective/ torn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,608 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber support rings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner sill , below drivers step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Support rubbers deteriorating / cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill below step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner sill below step corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Wheel bearing has slight play All bearings , slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 71,156 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 71,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 69,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill below step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill below step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing ahead of strut , marked A (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill under step , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill under step , corroded & holed .NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,120 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 66,101 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,796 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,703 miles

rear n/s tyre splits on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,425 miles

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

x2 centre exhaust rubbers in poor condition

x2 rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust down pipe heat shield loose

x2 centre exhaust rubbers in poor condition

x2 rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 61,479 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 61,479 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,366 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,921 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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K520 GMX is a 1993 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K520 GMX, 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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K520 GMX is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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