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M840 OJH

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,122 mi
Last recorded73,122 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM840 OJH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,140 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

under vehicle heavily wax oiled

Pass 22 Feb 2017 71,513 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 71,513 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,888 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 67,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,457 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,194 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 72,182 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,263 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 656,734 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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M840 OJH is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M840 OJH, 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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M840 OJH is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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