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M417 KOM

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM417 KOM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 147,197 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 147,197 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure fit x 2 exhaust rubbers. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 145,723 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 145,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 138,620 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 138,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured alternator insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 137,625 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,261 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 137,261 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 136,866 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight coolant leak from radiator

Fail 17 Sep 2020 136,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board centre box blowing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 3 May 2019 136,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 134,269 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 133,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 133,135 miles

Nearside 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 132,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 132,601 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 129,873 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition,

Pass 7 Jan 2014 129,873 miles

rubber exhaust mountings in poor condition,

Pass 25 Oct 2012 126,260 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 126,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 115,561 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 112,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 106,478 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 103,319 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 96,351 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2006 91,987 miles

centre exhaust mounting rubbers perished

rear brake flexy hose deteriorating

slight run-out on n/s & o/s front brake discs

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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M417 KOM is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 65,242 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 M417 KOM, 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 32 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M417 KOM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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