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M496 RNN

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,602 mi
Last recorded53,602 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM496 RNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 53,602 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

lower rear gearbox mounting rubber bush splitting

Fail 1 Aug 2025 53,602 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

lower rear gearbox mounting rubber bush splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2023 52,446 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 50,936 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 50,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward of front arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 49,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 49,391 miles

Offside Front Inner Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 47,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,707 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 46,355 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 46,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 45,524 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,524 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,959 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 44,149 miles

corosion to front brake discs

dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter

exhaust mountings deteriating

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

slight play in o/s of steering rack

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,090 miles

auxhilery battery feels loose

dampness to o/s steering rack gaiter

exhaust mounting deteriating

surface corosion to front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,961 miles

dampness to steering rack gaiters

slight blow from exhaust front pipe area

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

some play in rear wheel bearings

surface corosion to front brake discs / slight binding to front wheels when rotated

track rod ends boots starting to deteriate

vehicle tested under wet coditions

Fail 23 Feb 2011 40,961 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

dampness to steering rack gaiters

slight blow from exhaust front pipe area

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

some play in rear wheel bearings

surface corosion to front brake discs / slight binding to front wheels when rotated

track rod ends boots starting to deteriate

vehicle tested under wet coditions

Pass 17 Feb 2010 38,267 miles

exhaust mounting starting to perish

slight binding to front wheels when turning

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight weep from o/s steering rack gaiter

some surface corosion to front discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 12 Feb 2010 38,267 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust mounting starting to perish

slight binding to front wheels when turning

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when turning

slight play in o/s of steering rack

slight weep from o/s steering rack gaiter

some surface corosion to front discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,586 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

all exh rubbers perished

Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded slightly

nearside front wheel arch corroded slightly

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2008 35,064 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded slightly

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,327 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 33,327 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers and passenger seat runners slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

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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M496 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M496 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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M496 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 September 1994.

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