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M940 RSA

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,024 mi
Last recorded73,024 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 RSA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 73,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 72,974 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,945 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 12 Jun 2019 72,578 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 70,566 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 67,807 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

main run steel brake pipe is slightly corroded centre

offside front steel brake pipe is slightly corroded

slight blue smoke on tick over

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main run steel brake pipe is slightly corroded centre and at front next to rack

nearside and offside front steel brake pipes are corroding

nearside rear steel brake pipe to limiter is corroding

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

slight blue smoke on tick over

vehicle blue smokes when accelarated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 65,426 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

main run steel brake pipe is slightly corroded centre and at front next to rack

nearside and offside front steel brake pipes are corroding

nearside rear steel brake pipe to limiter is corroding

offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

slight blue smoke on tick over

Pass 8 Aug 2015 64,501 miles

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

Slight play in steering arms at attachment

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,170 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,990 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,737 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,764 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 46,821 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,518 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 46,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 46,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside balljoint boot burst

offside upper marker light inoperative

spare tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,524 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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M940 RSA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M940 RSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M940 RSA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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