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K628 GVO

1993 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

108,645 mi
Last recorded108,645 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK628 GVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2025 108,645 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 108,675 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear water tank bracket corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 108,675 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear water tank bracket corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 108,675 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,675 miles

Nearside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED

REAR PANEL CORRODED

Fail 9 Apr 2019 108,675 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BY JACKING POINT (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SILL (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front INNER WING CORRODED

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED

REAR PANEL CORRODED

Pass 5 May 2017 108,675 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)

Fail 5 May 2017 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 106,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,712 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 102,712 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 100,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 100,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,019 miles

ADVISE BETTER SECURING OF BOTH BATTERIES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN, VERY NOISEY ON ROLLERS

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE LIFT. (!! CAN'T FULLY ASSESS AS HAVE HAD TO LIFT VEHICLE ON LOWER ARMS!!) ADVISE INSP ON 2 POST HOIST

FRONT PADS APPEAR 3/4 ISH WORN

N/S/F INNER SILL HOLED BY BODY SUPPORT, ADVISE REMEDIAL REPAIR

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT HEAVY PERRISHING, ALSO WEAPING GREESE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

advise new front wiper blades

all x4 front brake flexi hose ferrels corroding

h/lamp switch worn

n/s/f cv boot perrished, advise replacement within 6 mounths

n/s/f inner wing has minor corrosion on chassis splash guard

Fail 21 Feb 2012 98,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE BETTER SECURING OF BOTH BATTERIES

ADVISE REAR BRAKE STRIP AND CLEAN, VERY NOISEY ON ROLLERS

BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE LIFT. (!! CAN'T FULLY ASSESS AS HAVE HAD TO LIFT VEHICLE ON LOWER ARMS!!) ADVISE INSP ON 2 POST HOIST

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT PADS APPEAR 3/4 ISH WORN

N/S/F INNER SILL HOLED BY BODY SUPPORT, ADVISE REMEDIAL REPAIR

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT HEAVY PERRISHING, ALSO WEAPING GREESE, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

advise new front wiper blades

all x4 front brake flexi hose ferrels corroding

h/lamp switch worn

n/s/f cv boot perrished, advise replacement within 6 mounths

n/s/f inner wing has minor corrosion on chassis splash guard

Pass 11 Oct 2010 92,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,538 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 88,891 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,630 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 85,629 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 84,978 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,677 miles

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

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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K628 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 K628 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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K628 GVO is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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