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K580 RJX

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,726 mi
Last recorded64,726 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 RJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,726 miles

both front struts getting corroded

both rear spring front hanger brackets getting corroded

brake fluid getting corroded

brake servo pipe showing signs of chaffing

engine oil leak

existing repairs to both outer and understeps appear ok

existing repairs to offside front chassis rail/inner wing appear ok

metal part of front and rear flexes getting corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear upper light inoperative

poor image both headlamps

rear brake backplates getting corroded

rear chassis rails and both rear spring rear hangers heavily waxoyled

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,467 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

existing repairs to both outer and understeps appear ok

front pads half worn

front struts getting corroded

metal part of all four front flexes getting corroded

nearside front understep getting corroded

poor image offside headlamp

rear brake back plates getting corroded

some corrosion front discs

Pass 22 Jun 2009 64,352 miles

both front struts getting corroded

brake servo pipe getting perished

existing repairs to both under and outer steps getting corroded

existing repairs to nearside front inner wing appear ok

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

rear spring rear hangers showing signs of corrosion

some play steering column top support bracket

windscreen marked

Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,977 miles

both cv boots getting perished

both front brake callipars corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front struts getting corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear shocker upper + lower bushes getting worn

both rear spring hanger brackets corroded

both rear springs corroded

both rear tyre tread/outer wall perished

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 63,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in off side rear wheel.slight corrosion on near side inner step

Fail 2 Jun 2007 63,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 61,803 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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K580 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 70,220 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K580 RJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K580 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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