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M739 RNM

1995 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,454 mi
Last recorded53,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D71,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM739 RNM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,454 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,190 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 53,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size of 185-14... not dual marked,others 185/75-14 Some tyres may be marked with two sizes. For example, a 185/75R14 tyre may be dual marked 185R14. In such cases, you can accept either marking (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 52,811 miles

steering components altered to electric steering

Pass 28 Jul 2018 52,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 51,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,976 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014
Pass 3 May 2013 44,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,916 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 42,913 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,018 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,867 miles

OS inner cv gaiter split.

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,861 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

OS inner cv gaiter split.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,380 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jan 2008 29,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 28,014 miles

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

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

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

condition of exhaust rubber mountings

corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Jan 2006 26,409 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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M739 RNM is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 71,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M739 RNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M739 RNM is a 1995 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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