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K583 RJX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,033 mi
Last recorded68,033 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK583 RJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 68,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,381 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 65,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 60,234 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 60,234 miles

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

handbrake cable nearside has atemporary clip securing cable

tail pipe rusted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,374 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,083 miles

nearside woper blade perished

Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,841 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,486 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 54,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

hand brake cable is starting to corroid advise cover with grease or change soon

Fail 29 Mar 2007 53,046 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hand brake cable is starting to corroid advise cover with grease or change soon

Pass 23 Mar 2006 51,428 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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K583 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K583 RJX, 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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K583 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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