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M959 AYJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,890 mi
Last recorded80,890 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM959 AYJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 79,110 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside cab step corroded

Offside sill and body corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2022 79,108 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Nearside cab step corroded

Offside sill and body corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,950 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 78,944 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,129 miles

Nearside Rear lamp faded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,742 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,212 miles

exhaust manifold area slight leak

light corrosion to both inner sill areas

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2015 76,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r brake binding (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front 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 Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 76,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 75,762 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 73,993 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2011 73,993 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 72,767 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,172 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play

Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,170 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Exhaust rubber mount broken

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

Fail 27 Mar 2008 66,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,726 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 64,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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M959 AYJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M959 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 M959 AYJ registered?

M959 AYJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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