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M491 RNN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

94,402 mi
Last recorded94,402 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 RNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 94,402 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 80,117 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 75,756 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 74,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 74,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 74,290 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,220 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 73,973 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear panal near step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,518 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 73,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,379 miles

Alternator light glowing

Pass 27 May 2015 68,568 miles

slight blow in both rear wheel bearings

split and blow on exhaust front box

Pass 29 May 2014 66,917 miles

condition n/s and o/s track rod end rubbers

Pass 29 May 2013 65,820 miles

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 24 May 2012 64,535 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

wear n/s/r tyres on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2012 64,530 miles

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

corrosion o/s/f inner wing

wear n/s/r tyres on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,458 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,141 miles

Front inner wings corroded

Front valance corroded

Offside centyre exhaust rubber perished

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear spring hanger areas corroded

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 May 2010 58,134 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front inner wings corroded

Front valance corroded

Offside centyre exhaust rubber perished

Play in offside rear wheel bearing

Rear spring hanger areas corroded

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 56,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,854 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake gaiters split

o/s centre inner sill corroded but not main bearing

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Fail 13 Oct 2008 55,853 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

handbrake gaiters split

o/s centre inner sill corroded but not main bearing

o/s/r indicator lens cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 55,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 47,904 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2005 43,059 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jul 2005 43,059 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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M491 RNN 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 75.9%.

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 M491 RNN, 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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M491 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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