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K591 SDF

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

76,979 mi
Last recorded76,979 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK591 SDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 76,979 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 76,979 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 74,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger seat has movement

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

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

Rear Driver's seat has movement

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 70,758 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 67,617 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,535 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 64,535 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise o/s/f and o/s/r inner archs corroded but outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2020 62,155 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

advise o/s/f and o/s/r inner archs corroded but outside prescribed

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,224 miles

Front heat shield insecure

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 60,221 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front heat shield insecure

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various - underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,005 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 60,001 miles

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,511 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides sills (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 55,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 55,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,338 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2013 53,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2012 52,078 miles

Both front tyres at 4mm of tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 52,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres at 4mm of tread

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2010 51,211 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,527 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,527 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,382 miles

both front brake discs inner edge corrision

Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,380 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 46,863 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K591 SDF is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 K591 SDF, 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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K591 SDF is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 August 1992.

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