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M439 WCA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

60,417 mi
Last recorded60,417 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 WCA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 60,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 60,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,613 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,288 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering noisy

Fail 16 Oct 2023 59,288 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

power steering noisy

Pass 21 Jul 2022 59,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 59,242 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 59,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 58,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 58,934 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 58,289 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported three O rings missing (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,410 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 55,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre silencer (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

two exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,440 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

two exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,104 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 49,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,129 miles

front suspension tie bar bushes starting to deteriate

oil leak

slight binding to rear wheels when rotated

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,477 miles

play in o/s of steering rack

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,477 miles

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

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

play in o/s of steering rack

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,343 miles

front suspension tie bars bushes deteriating

outer c.v gaaters starting to deteriate

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front suspension tie bars bushes deteriating

outer c.v gaaters starting to deteriate

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,145 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 37,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,238 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M439 WCA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol 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 M439 WCA, 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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M439 WCA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 August 1994.

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