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M703 VSL

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,485 mi
Last recorded46,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM703 VSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 46,485 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2026 46,430 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mount (engine rocking) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure has been undersealed

Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under side heavily under sealed

Fail 16 Jun 2025 43,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2024 43,433 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2023 43,385 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 43,385 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment HANDBRAKE HIGH (1.1.15 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 42,738 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 42,738 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 42,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 40,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Under side of cab area covered in underseal or similar coating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking evident (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Outer sill corroded, covered in underseal or similar coating

Fail 18 Jul 2019 40,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Under side of cab area covered in underseal or similar coating

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking evident (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Outer sill corroded, covered in underseal or similar coating

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 39,201 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/front bumper braket mount corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/front bumper braket mount corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 39,181 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,499 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 36,499 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 33,994 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,116 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust tail pipe missing

stickers on screen but behind mirror

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,887 miles

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

brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs very surface rusted

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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M703 VSL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M703 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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M703 VSL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1994.

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