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M377 JLJ

1994 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P52,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 JLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 62,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

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

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

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished/ cracked. 2 broken completely. exhaust system still secure

Fail 25 Mar 2026 62,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished and cracking 2 broken completely exhaust system still secure

Pass 24 Feb 2025 61,407 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,677 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 59,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 55,017 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 51,458 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 51,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 50,437 miles

exhaust rubber mountains showing signs of deteriation

Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,513 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,826 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 46,826 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,283 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,194 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 43,560 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,514 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,459 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,083 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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M377 JLJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,224 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M377 JLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M377 JLJ registered?

M377 JLJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 26 August 1994.

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