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M186 VPU

1995 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,496 mi
Last recorded50,496 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D71,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 VPU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 50,496 miles

Exhaust mounting defective several hangars perished / split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play could not test for roughness as coil spring on tyre (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 50,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Additional braking device inoperative compensator seized (1.5 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective several hangars perished / split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play could not test for roughness as coil spring on tyre (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 49,907 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 49,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 48,565 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,987 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,880 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,419 miles

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

Rear leaf springs showing signs of weakness

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,051 miles

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

both rear leaf springs showing signs of weakening

Fail 19 Nov 2018 46,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

both rear leaf springs showing signs of weakening

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,785 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 44,784 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main feed (3.6.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,404 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,089 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

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

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 36,112 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,470 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,468 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010 31,443 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,109 miles

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,242 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,242 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 25,227 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,198 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERISHED

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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M186 VPU is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 71,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M186 VPU, 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 31 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M186 VPU is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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