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M318 VUB

1995 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,378 mi
Last recorded103,378 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D71,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 VUB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,545 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 101,644 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 101,631 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 100,530 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 98,078 miles

Nearside Front inner outer sill corroded & holed .Not prescribed area

Nearside Front inner wings/ wheel arches corroded & holed . not in prescribed areas

Offside Front inner wings / wheel arches corroded & holed not in prescribed areas

Offside inner outer sill corroded & holed not prescribed area

Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,338 miles

Offside Front inner outer sill corroded & holed. Not prescribed area

Fail 5 Feb 2020 97,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner outer sill corroded & holed . Not prescribed area

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,197 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 8 Jun 2016 97,183 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 85,571 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,622 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,540 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 67,361 miles

both front inner wings corroded

headlight deflectors fitted

nearside rack boot damp

offside outer sill holed

rear chassis within towbar area slightly corroded

slight play in brake pedal bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2009 62,762 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front inner and out sills and steps slight corrosion

headlights have pattern removers on

offside front brake pipes secured with cable ties

Pass 29 Jul 2008 57,664 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front inner wings welded and undersealed

Pass 17 May 2007 50,189 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 50,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear chassis extenders corroded

Pass 6 May 2006 44,838 miles

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

n/s wiper split

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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M318 VUB is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M318 VUB, 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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What year was M318 VUB registered?

M318 VUB is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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