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M617 LBA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

54,117 mi
Last recorded54,117 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 LBA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 54,117 miles

engine mount bolt missing one of three

Fail 14 May 2024 54,112 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

engine mount bolt missing one of three

Pass 14 Sep 2022 53,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 52,135 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 50,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 50,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,450 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,918 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 44,918 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,044 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,293 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 37,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2014 32,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,182 miles

adv exhaust corroded

adv exhaust rear mount broken but exhaust adequately supported

Fail 28 Jan 2013 30,182 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

adv exhaust corroded

adv exhaust rear mount broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Fail 30 Mar 2012 28,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to see front brake pads clearly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,231 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,231 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,531 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,588 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,580 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,358 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 16,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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M617 LBA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M617 LBA, 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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M617 LBA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 December 1994.

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