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M923 YPW

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,255 mi
Last recorded103,255 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM923 YPW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 103,255 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 98,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 97,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,712 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,179 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides and osr (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust back box rubber deteriorated

osf lower ball joint dust cover slight damage

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2021 92,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Several brakes ferrules corroded front and rear

Pass 22 May 2019 88,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 84,921 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 84,069 miles

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

Slight areas of corrosion around front door steps.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 81,948 miles

Tyres perished and cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,398 miles

*** CORROSION , O/S/F LOWER SILL, INNER ***

*** EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS PERISHED/CRACKING, AND SOME MISSING ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 79,398 miles

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

*** CORROSION , O/S/F LOWER SILL, INNER ***

*** EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNTS PERISHED/CRACKING, AND SOME MISSING ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F AND N/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,041 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 74,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2012 74,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,173 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,767 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,767 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 69,513 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 68,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 67,671 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 67,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 62,987 miles

none of 7 advisory notice given on 21/02/2006 test no 272442456095 has been rectified

Fail 21 Feb 2006 62,987 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake hose barrels are corroded slightly

oil leak

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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M923 YPW is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M923 YPW, 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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M923 YPW is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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