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K604 RJX

1992 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,337 mi
Last recorded62,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D70,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK604 RJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,337 miles

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheel rims corroded

exhaust corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 62,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged corroded and split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all wheel rims corroded

exhaust corroded

rear shockers corroded

Fail 13 May 2024 62,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 61,918 miles

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

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

Front cv boots cracking

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to underbody

Fail 5 Oct 2022 61,918 miles

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

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

Front cv boots cracking

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion to underbody

Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2021 60,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,334 miles

Front discs slightly pitted.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,946 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near subframe both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Surface corrosion on running gear, hubs etc.

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,303 miles

front discs corroded on inner

Fail 5 Jul 2017 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs corroded on inner

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

both rear top marker lights inop

corrosion on front coil springs

front to back brake pipes corroded

heavy corrosion on front brake discs

nearside and offside inner step section corroded

offside front top marker light inop

deep cracks in offside front tyre sidewall

nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 55,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside inner step section corroded

nearside rear upper marker light not working

offside front top marker light not working

offside rear upper marker light not working

Fail 2 May 2014 55,773 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside inner step section corroded

nearside rear upper marker light not working

offside front top marker light not working

offside rear upper marker light not working

Fail 26 Apr 2013 53,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside inner step section beginning to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside inner step section beginning to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,985 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,668 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,719 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,669 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 39,478 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2005 39,455 miles

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

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

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

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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K604 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K604 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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K604 RJX is a 1992 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 21 August 1992.

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