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M511 RNN

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,148 mi
Last recorded41,148 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM511 RNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 41,148 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 41,144 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 39,370 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 39,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 37,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 36,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 36,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 34,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer CV gaitor starting to perish in bellows

Pass 30 Aug 2019 34,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,210 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,739 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 31,739 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,692 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,692 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2013 29,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,629 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,077 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,811 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 26,045 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,736 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,419 miles

Offside 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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M511 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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M511 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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