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K602 RJX

1992 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,673 mi
Last recorded65,673 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK602 RJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 65,673 miles

Front Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Sill panel (outer skin) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear - Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Front / rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush - NS/OS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 65,065 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated - Ferrules also corroded - softened (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Additional braking device inoperative - Compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Sill panel (outer skin) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Front/rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear - Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Front / rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush - NS/OS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 63,725 miles

Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced - - - Airbag mounting bolts corroded and reduced in diameter (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush - NS/OS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 61,929 miles

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

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Airbag mounting bolts corroded and reduced in diameter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 61,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe along chassis rail (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Airbag mounting bolts corroded and reduced in diameter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 60,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 58,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 57,062 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 57,061 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,342 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 55,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,457 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,102 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 49,102 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,939 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,761 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion underside

exhaust mounts detiorating

Pass 1 May 2014 44,982 miles

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion underside

Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F tyre perishing

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion underside

Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,827 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 44,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,700 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 44,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,430 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

ns passenger iner door step slightly corroied.

nsf caliper rusty.

nsf osf hubs rusty'

nsr road spring slightly weak.

os driver iner door step slightly corroied.

osf caliper rusty.

osr road spring slightly weak.

Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,884 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

ns passenger iner door step slightly corroied.

nsf caliper rusty.

nsf osf hubs rusty'

nsr road spring slightly weak.

os driver iner door step slightly corroied.

osf caliper rusty.

osr road spring slightly weak.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,493 miles

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

offside ront antiroll bar front bush splitting / nearside front inner cv boot splitting

Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside ront antiroll bar front bush splitting / nearside front inner cv boot splitting

Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,581 miles

nearside rear no plate lamp faulty

offside front upper side lamp inoperative

offside front wiper blade poor condition

slight play offside front steering rack arm

Pass 23 Apr 2007 41,979 miles

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

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

exhaust rubber mountings perished

slight wear from steering rack (offside)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 41,601 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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K602 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K602 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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K602 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 October 1992.

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