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M81 JEL

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,777 mi
Last recorded58,777 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 JEL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,777 miles

Corrosion to both front brake discs on inner braking surface

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Oil leak but not excessive

Slight exhaust leak

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 14 May 2026 58,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front bumper insecure but not likely to fall off and front bumper reinforcement bar corroded and come away from vehicle

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive general corrosion to underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

corrosion to underside of battery tray and wheel arch

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 May 2025 55,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 53,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 51,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 51,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 49,563 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,665 miles

nearside CV gaiter perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2019 48,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside CV gaiter perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2018 47,718 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,934 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,384 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,384 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,918 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 45,918 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 45,316 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 45,316 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,207 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,926 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 43,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 42,069 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts perrishing

Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust mounts perrishing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,591 miles

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

exhaust rubbers perrishing

offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,552 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s front tyre starting to perrish

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,439 miles

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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M81 JEL is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M81 JEL, 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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M81 JEL is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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