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M698 RRC

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,487 mi
Last recorded68,487 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 RRC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,487 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 68,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 66,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,764 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 64,764 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 63,115 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,384 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,979 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 54,290 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 54,290 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 54,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 51,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

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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M698 RRC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M698 RRC, 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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What year was M698 RRC registered?

M698 RRC is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 18 October 1994.

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