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K601 SDF

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,876 mi
Last recorded89,876 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 SDF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 89,871 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & centre pipes holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak oil cooler

Pass 22 Feb 2025 88,760 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,992 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 86,539 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 85,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 83,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,715 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 81,770 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 79,498 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From Load Valve To T-Valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 79,474 miles

2x rubber exhaust hangers missing

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

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

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

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

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Jul 2015 79,474 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

2x rubber exhaust hangers missing

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

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

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

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

hole in o/s/f outer sill not in a prescribed area

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/r upper side light inop

Fail 1 Jul 2014 79,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r upper side light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,739 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,996 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,848 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 74,847 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 71,406 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 May 2009 71,381 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,220 miles

o/s/f wheel bearin g slight play, n/s/f wheel bearing slight play, oil leak, n/s/r tyre poor condition, n/s/r hub damp.

Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear hub damp

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 25 May 2007 63,761 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 63,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 59,202 miles

off side rear tyre low

slight play o/s front hub

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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K601 SDF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K601 SDF, 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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K601 SDF is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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