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K587 RJX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,158 mi
Last recorded93,158 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK587 RJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 93,158 miles

Nearside Headlight slightly high

Fail 19 Mar 2026 93,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror damaged / cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 24 Feb 2025 90,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 90,404 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,874 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 81,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

passenger seat loose but secure

Fail 11 Oct 2016 79,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Oil leak ()

passenger seat loose but secure

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,167 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear load valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,167 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear load valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 77,781 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 7,774 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 76,363 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 76,357 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

power steering slightly juddering

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,242 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,754 miles

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

engine coolent leak

engine oil leak

non standard load sensing valve linkage fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,754 miles

engine coolent leak

engine oil leak

non standard load sensing valve linkage fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,000 miles

non standard load sensing valve linkage fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 70,997 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

non standard load sensing valve linkage fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 69,337 miles

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

exhaust mounting rings tired

n/s front brake imbalance

some rust damage n/s/front

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,767 miles

o/s & n/s front discs some rust damage

rear steel brake pipes some rust damage

Fail 24 Jul 2008 67,761 miles

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s & n/s front discs some rust damage

rear steel brake pipes some rust damage

Pass 30 Jul 2007 66,607 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 66,607 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 66,153 miles

hazard light switch is slightly insecure

nsr brake is binding

slight exhaust leak from front flexy pipe

Fail 27 Apr 2006 66,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K587 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 K587 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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K587 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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