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M963 RNU

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

140,785 mi
Last recorded140,785 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM963 RNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 140,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 138,665 miles

exhaust box blowing

Pass 17 Jun 2023 135,867 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 135,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 137,055 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,555 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 136,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 135,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,255 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 130,255 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 129,553 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 129,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 127,162 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear flexy brake pipe starting to perish

Fail 15 Jul 2014 127,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s light slightly affected by other lights

rear flexy brake pipe starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,209 miles

N/s sill corroded and hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f step, handbrake lever and seat belt area corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 124,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s sill corroded and hole

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f step, handbrake lever and seat belt area corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 117,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 117,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 116,344 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 108,586 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 106,068 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Sep 2007 104,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 104,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 93,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M963 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M963 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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M963 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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