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M899 RPY

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

76,704 mi
Last recorded76,704 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM899 RPY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 76,704 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear, incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 76,668 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,976 miles

number plates fitted over other number plates

Fail 8 Jun 2023 74,976 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

number plates fitted over other number plates

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,432 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 70,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,986 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,489 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,273 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 68,273 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 67,647 miles

FRONT STABILISER BUSHES RERISHED

PLAY IN BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,642 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped ACROSS THE AXLE (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SWIVEL (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER FRONT WING, CHASSIS CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

ALL FOUR OUTER TYRE WALLS PERISHED, NO CORDS EXPOSED BUT CLOSE

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES

FRONT STABILISER BUSHES RERISHED

PLAY IN BRAKE PEDAL MOUNTING

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN ALL FOUR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,642 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 66,966 miles

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

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

underside components starting to corroad

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

accelerater pedal rubber missing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,142 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

accelerater pedal rubber missing

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,475 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 63,920 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,619 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 51,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,014 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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M899 RPY is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M899 RPY, 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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M899 RPY is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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