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M609 PHN

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,388 mi
Last recorded61,388 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 PHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 61,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 60,954 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion under the vehicle, rear, both sides

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 58,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 57,490 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 57,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 56,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,331 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,908 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,137 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 55,137 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 53,042 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,892 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 51,886 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,624 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,221 miles

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,136 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT & REAR

Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,118 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,175 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,175 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,379 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 42,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,808 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,766 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 35,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox rear mounting split

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M609 PHN is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M609 PHN, 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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M609 PHN is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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