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M440 WFM

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,994 mi
Last recorded84,994 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 WFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 84,988 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill hole under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front secure but some play in swivel mechanism.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 82,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose drivers seat belt buckle retaining bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower corner of body panel has hole due to corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front secure but some play in swivel mechanism.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs some corrosion present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat. Secure but some play present in swivel mechanism.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs some corrosion present (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat. Secure but some play present in swivel mechanism.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 78,237 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose, battery rubbing on gearbox (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 75,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 67,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,552 miles

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,702 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 62,852 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,844 miles

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 61,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2005 53,218 miles

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

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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M440 WFM is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M440 WFM, 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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M440 WFM is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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