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M971 SYA

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

93,024 mi
Last recorded93,024 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM971 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 93,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing to t junction (1.1.11 (c))

heavy corrosion around front bumper mounting areas

heavy corrosion over all underbody sections and crossmembers, inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion over front and rear springs

heavy corrosion over front inner wheel arches and strut turrets

heavy corrosion over front suspension arms and chassis mounting points

heavy corrosion over rear spring front and rear mounting points

steering heavy

Fail 25 Jun 2024 93,024 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load sensing to t junction (1.1.11 (c))

heavy corrosion around front bumper mounting areas

heavy corrosion over all underbody sections and crossmembers, inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion over front and rear springs

heavy corrosion over front inner wheel arches and strut turrets

heavy corrosion over front suspension arms and chassis mounting points

heavy corrosion over rear spring front and rear mounting points

steering heavy

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,426 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 90,424 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear tail light bulb

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,325 miles

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

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged both pipes have damage from contact with belts (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 86,655 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 86,655 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded handbrake (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 84,900 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 84,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 84,142 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 84,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,109 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking severely on wall

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

Offside Front tyre cracking severely on wall

Pass 13 May 2017 80,001 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 80,001 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,523 miles

All fout rear leaf spring mounts are heavily corroded

Both front tie bar front mounts are heavily corroded

Both handbrake cable outer cases are in poor condition

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The front crossmember is corroded

The offside front outrigger inner wing is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

the offside front tyre outer sidewall heavily perished and split

Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four rear leaf spring mounts are heavily corroded

Both front tie bar front mounts are heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The front crossmember is corroded

The handbrake cable outer casings are in poor condition

The offside front outrigger/inner wing is corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

The offside front tyre is heavily perished and split on the outer sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,845 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r wheelarch corroded

the offside rera shock absorber corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 76,845 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The offside rear shock absorber mount is heavily corroded

The offside rear sill and wheelarch is corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 74,976 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/f inner wing/chassis slight corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2011 74,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f inner wing/chassis slight corrosion

unable to see pads to check ware

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,631 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,155 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 70,151 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,755 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 67,755 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,290 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 64,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M971 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 M971 SYA, 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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M971 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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