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M52 BNJ

1994 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,556 mi
Last recorded52,556 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P64,541 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 BNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 52,556 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2025 52,555 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs rusty

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,550 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,448 miles

both front outer sills corroded

offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 52,265 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,993 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,738 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,849 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Feb 2014 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,552 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,086 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (outer sidewall)

Fail 9 May 2012 47,086 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated (outer sidewall)

offside headlamp insecure (mount broken)

Pass 17 May 2011 45,969 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 45,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 45,034 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,351 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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M52 BNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 64,541 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M52 BNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M52 BNJ is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 13 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M52 BNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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