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M686 RDC

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,261 mi
Last recorded43,261 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 RDC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 43,261 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,238 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,817 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,570 miles

brake warning lamp on dash

Fail 12 May 2011 42,570 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake warning lamp on dash

drive shaft is out of carrier

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,295 miles

offside tyre perrished

Fail 22 Mar 2010 41,295 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside tyre perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,130 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion on nearside inner wing on outter skin

engine oil leak appears to be cpming from the rocker cover

nearside rear top marker light not working

Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion on nearside inner wing on outter skin

engine oil leak appears to be cpming from the rocker cover

nearside rear top marker light not working

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 37,423 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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M686 RDC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M686 RDC, 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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M686 RDC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 November 1994.

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