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M961 RNU

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

123,236 mi
Last recorded123,236 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM961 RNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,236 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,434 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 121,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 121,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 119,158 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,404 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 108,786 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis behind wheel deteriorated

Offside Front bumper corner loose

Offside Front inner arch at rear corroding

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 108,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis not welded all way around and not welded to chassis under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front chassis behind wheel deteriorated

Offside Front inner arch at rear corroding

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,306 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 101,292 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,323 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 96,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2016 89,190 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 89,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 84,669 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2015 84,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,848 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,867 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,913 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,968 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 62,388 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,000 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

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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M961 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M961 RNU, 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 M961 RNU registered?

M961 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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