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M734 TFS

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

107,689 mi
Last recorded107,689 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM734 TFS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 107,689 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OVER AXLE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 104,557 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has beam changer fitted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 104,557 miles

Fuel pipe leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 99,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 92,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 92,720 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 84,024 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 80,206 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 80,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 80,159 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 80,159 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 79,584 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 77,153 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 May 2016 77,150 miles

Nearside 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 75,948 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,491 miles

minor oil leak

minor oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 74,784 miles

both front cv boots perrishing,slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 17 May 2012 73,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 70,763 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 69,786 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,172 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 66,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,125 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear brakes noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2006 60,688 miles

Long travel on foot brake

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No movement on load sensing valve rod (brakes operate ok)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 60,688 miles

Long travel on foot brake

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

No movement on load sensing valve rod (brakes operate ok)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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M734 TFS is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 M734 TFS, 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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M734 TFS is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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