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M957 PJX

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests39 (22 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate56.4%

Mileage

79,211 mi
Last recorded79,211 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 PJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

22 pass 17 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,211 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 79,195 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing/headlght cover (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering innerwing/headlight cover (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 79,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily coated in under-seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several components throughout vehicle are heavily coated in under-seal, masking over corroded components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,149 miles

All under body heavily under sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 79,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

All under body heavily under sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 79,127 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,084 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear valance showing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Aug 2021 79,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear valance showing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,652 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 78,428 miles

condition and security of wiring looms in engine bay and on underside of vehicle

underside components corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 78,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

condition and security of wiring looms in engine bay and on underside of vehicle

condition of exhaust system support rings

nearside headlamp slightly insecure

underside components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 78,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill / outrigger prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill /chassis rail prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill / outrigger prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill / outrigger prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,114 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,239 miles

both n/side tyres cracks on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2015 72,629 miles

front and rear tyres perished

general corrosion

offside headlamp beam image and reflector poor

slight flucuation at rear brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2015 72,629 miles

all tyres perished

brake fluid on minimum level mark

exhaust leaking

exhaust system rubber mountings perished

long travel on footbrake

nearside front upper marker light dim

offside headlamp reflector and beam image poor

oil seepage

various body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres perished

brake fluid on minimum level mark

exhaust leaking

exhaust system rubber mountings perished

imbalance between front brakes close to limit - advise investigation

long travel on footbrake

nearside front upper marker light dim

offside headlamp reflector and beam image poor

oil seepage

various body corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,071 miles

corrosion o/s/f cab floor and front of sill

corrosion to front of o/s/f sill

corrosion to front slam panel n/s/f

corrosion top of n/s/f sill / hole

exhaust mountings poor /perished[replace soon]

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

reverse lamp n/w

various corroded brake pipes

washer jet aims poor

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

reverse lamp n/w

various corroded brake pipes

washer jet aims poor

corrosion o/s/f cab floor and front of sill

corrosion to front of o/s/f sill

corrosion to front slam panel n/s/f

corrosion top of n/s/f sill / hole

exhaust mountings poor /perished[replace soon]

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2013 69,529 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/perish

both headlamp aims on upper limit

both outer sills corroded

both rear jacking point beams corroded/holed

exhaust mounting rubbers poor

horn poor

o/s/f headlamp condensated

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2012 68,224 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 68,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,659 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 67,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 67,346 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 67,343 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front exhaust clamp loose

Fail 15 Apr 2010 65,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust rubbers perrished

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perrished

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Sep 2009 65,230 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,435 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 61,435 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,317 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 61,317 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,824 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 60,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,438 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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M957 PJX is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M957 PJX, 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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M957 PJX is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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