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M958 AYJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,179 mi
Last recorded63,179 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM958 AYJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 63,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded.

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

Offside Outer sill corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 61,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded. Nearside outer sill corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Fail 8 Jul 2024 60,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 57,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,993 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,854 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 49,997 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,506 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 43,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 40,613 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,293 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,935 miles

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre sidewalls detteriating.

Exhaust system detteriating.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 39,935 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre sidewalls detteriating.

Exhaust system detteriating.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 38,342 miles

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

N/s/r tyre sidewall showing signs of detteriation.

Slight bind o/s/r road wheel.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 37,354 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,519 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 36,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 34,214 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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M958 AYJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M958 AYJ, 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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What year was M958 AYJ registered?

M958 AYJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M958 AYJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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