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M601 ONB

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,722 mi
Last recorded42,722 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 ONB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 42,722 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 41,981 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 41,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 38,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rubber mounting broken

front tyres different size to rear

o/s headlight aim, poor pattern

rear brake flexy loose

rear leaf springs weak

Pass 11 May 2019 36,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

osf door handle poor

tyres diferent sizes front to rear

Pass 24 May 2018 36,772 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

larger wheels fitted to front than rear

Fail 14 May 2018 36,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Braking system leaking brake hose banjo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

larger wheels fitted to front than rear

Pass 30 May 2017 36,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive control rod mounting brackett (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,972 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 35,962 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 34,613 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,198 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,198 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 33,542 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 33,542 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,161 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 32,536 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

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)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,415 miles

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

slight bind nsr

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,883 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 23,808 miles

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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M601 ONB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 M601 ONB, 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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M601 ONB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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