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M585 RFS

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

30,983 mi
Last recorded30,983 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM585 RFS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 30,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion but not seriously weakened

Fail 23 Oct 2025 30,977 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working all position lamps not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2025 30,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working all positioning lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion due to age

Pass 16 Jul 2024 30,471 miles

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

all suspension parts showing signs 0f corrosion due to age

Fail 4 Jun 2024 30,402 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working all position lights inop front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all suspension parts showing signs of corrosion due to age

Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,120 miles

suspension parts showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 May 2023 30,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall split on inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components showing signs of corrosion due to age

Pass 16 May 2022 29,556 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 29,556 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable mounting broken (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts melted to exhaust and chafing on steering system (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 28,621 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 28,380 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,430 miles

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

o/s & n/s sill holed o/s floor holed support panels not part of test

Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,571 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,633 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 25,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,409 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 25,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 24,855 miles

o/s rear tyre wall showing sign's of cracks

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,125 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 23,125 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,483 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 22,483 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 21,344 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Dec 2008 20,352 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,352 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,137 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 20,137 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,859 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 19,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M585 RFS is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 M585 RFS, 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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M585 RFS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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