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K621 YDC

1992 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D64,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK621 YDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,341 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside indicators flashing fast

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 80,488 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 80,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEAFSPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LEAF SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 79,587 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 79,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 78,711 miles

Underside shows signs of welding, under-seal and repair.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,686 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2021 75,556 miles

Under side heavily under-sealed.

Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,336 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Off side chassis area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Off side and near side outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side and near side (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill / door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing area in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 74,932 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

offside front tyre cracking up but no ply or cords found

Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,932 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported X4 rubbers (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

offside front jacking point slightly corroded

offside front tyre cracking up but no ply or cords found

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,701 miles

Rear brake backplates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 74,688 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded All four front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion to rear spring rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR spring forward mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake backplates corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 74,529 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,069 miles

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,034 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

offside front wheel abearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 29 Jul 2013 73,617 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 73,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,035 miles

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

front nearside pad wear warning cable disconnected

horn works but not very load

Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,555 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,530 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 62,530 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,526 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,744 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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K621 YDC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 64,064 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K621 YDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K621 YDC is a 1992 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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