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M696 VSL

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,929 mi
Last recorded53,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 VSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged badly corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,901 miles

Front underbody corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear outer body perished

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,901 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 53,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,953 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 52,936 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

one exhaust rubber missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,653 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 51,552 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,549 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 51,344 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 51,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,774 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,960 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 48,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 48,123 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,464 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 45,464 miles

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

both front tyres starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2007 44,943 miles

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

reae towbar step sticking out

Fail 5 Feb 2007 44,943 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

reae towbar step sticking out

Pass 21 Feb 2006 39,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 39,686 miles

Slight binding in NS rear brake

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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M696 VSL is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M696 VSL, 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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M696 VSL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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