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K592 DJM

1993 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

58,985 mi
Last recorded58,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Talbot Express66,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK592 DJM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,985 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,798 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 58,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned SHOULD BE ON OFFSIDE! (4.5.4 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS AND OS INNER SILLS (AS MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength NS AND OS INNER ARCHES HOLED (AS MARKED) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working NS and OS (3.4 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FAN BELT LOOSE

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS AND NS INNER SILLS, FRONT PANEL AND INNER ARCH AREAS CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF AND OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,336 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 58,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,184 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,184 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017
Fail 12 Jul 2017

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounts broken X 3 (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X 4 (3.5.1g)

The vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 56,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,928 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 May 2014 54,043 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2014 54,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 53,352 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 50,048 miles

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust mount rubbers deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2011 45,265 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 43,548 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,275 miles

oil leak from engine kev12

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 38,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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K592 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1993 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 66,330 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 K592 DJM, 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 33 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K592 DJM registered?

K592 DJM is a 1993 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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