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M146 RKS

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,107 mi
Last recorded42,107 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 RKS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 42,107 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 42,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside under skirt loose

Pass 6 May 2016 40,868 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine bay covers fitted

front brake discs worn

under covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2014 37,913 miles

front discs corroding

grease round o/s/f cv boot

n/s/f brake pipes corroding

play ino/s/f wheel

q/s/brake pipes corroding

q/s/f brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 May 2014 37,913 miles

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

front discs corroding

grease round o/s/f cv boot

n/s/f brake pipes corroding

play ino/s/f wheel

q/s/brake pipes corroding

q/s/f brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,915 miles

exhaustblow

grease round o/s cv boot

main brake pipe corroding

n/s outer cv boot perishing

n/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

play in brake pedal or shaft

play in n/s/r anti roll bar rubber

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exaust corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 31,186 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 31,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,809 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 28,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,770 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,678 miles

unable to obtain smoke meter ticket due to very low readings

Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 23,105 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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M146 RKS is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M146 RKS, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M146 RKS is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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