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M537 VMB

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM537 VMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 73,974 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 73,952 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Central Rear Metal Brake Line heavily Corroded Suspect Leaking / Coated in Grease.......... (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front Headlamps No Beam Image ........... (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both Front Nearside Flexi Hoses Badly Corroded And Poor Condition......... (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nearside Front Position Lamp Inop........... (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working Nearside Front Upper Position Lamp Inop........ (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Offside Front Headlamp Insecure............. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Offside Rear Brake Heavy Bind............... (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excess Movement To Parking Brake Lever.............. (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Both Rear-most Exhaust Mountings Badly Split And Poor Condition......... (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adv All Brake Lines Coated In Grease.......... (1.1.11 (c))

Strongly Adv Disconnected Power Cable Being Trapped In Offside Front wheel Arch..............

Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 72,962 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 4 May 2023 72,953 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 72,592 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 72,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive head light (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive head light (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,546 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2018 71,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 71,562 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,632 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake pipes greased

beam benders fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,142 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

discs rusted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,494 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,718 miles

discs rusty

suspension rusted

Fail 23 Mar 2010 65,424 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers perished

front no plate tarnished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,424 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rubbers perished

front no plate tarnished

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,443 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear suspension rusted

Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,373 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear suspension rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,217 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,879 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 60,896 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes heavily greased on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,352 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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M537 VMB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M537 VMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M537 VMB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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