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K585 RJX

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK585 RJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,002 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-

both rear wheel bearings have slight play-front coil springs corroded-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

slight oil leak-front brake discs corroded-brake pipes covered by substance-rear shocker casings corroded and bushes perished-inner and outer sills corroded-inner wheel arches corroded-front suspension arms corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 130,002 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working upper and lower (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (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 both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play-front coil springs corroded-o/s/f cv boot deteriorated

slight oil leak-front brake discs corroded-brake pipes covered by substance-rear shocker casings corroded and bushes perished-inner and outer sills corroded-inner wheel arches corroded-front suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,515 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,051 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 128,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp faults on o/s/r lamps (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 127,902 miles

offside door step corroded

rear shocker bushes perished

slight condensation in nearside headlight

Pass 8 Jun 2015 127,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 127,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both fornt inner wings corroded

front brake imbalance borderline pass

Pass 12 May 2014 127,802 miles

exhaust in poor condition

front inner arches in poor condition

offside outer cv boot in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2013 127,590 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front inner arches corroded

both outer cv boots in poor condition

centre exhaust has light blow

Pass 14 May 2013 127,590 miles

both front inner arches corroded

both outer cv boots in poor condition

centre exhaust has light blow

Fail 17 May 2012 127,357 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

grease around cv boots no split found

rear exhaust tail pipe has pin hole in & heavlly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 127,357 miles

grease around cv boots no split found

rear exhaust tail pipe has pin hole in & heavlly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 126,814 miles

exhaust in poor condition

both front inner wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2010 126,372 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 126,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear side light dull offside rear light lense insecure

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,283 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2007 116,590 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 110,385 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 110,335 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f seat head rest loose

Pass 22 Nov 2005 100,526 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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K585 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K585 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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K585 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 August 1992.

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