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M983 UOO

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

137,570 mi
Last recorded137,570 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 UOO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 137,570 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 137,570 miles

Nearside Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing Not working correctly (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 136,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 130,642 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch box section filler damage ( unsure if structural or add on for camper)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 130,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear inner arch box section filler damage ( unsure if structural or add on for camper)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 127,301 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 127,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper door arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Large area of excessive corrosion within prescribed area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of front wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Vehicle jacking point excessively corroded and collapsed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 126,701 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 126,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 125,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wear to inner edge ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 125,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and wear to inner edge ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 124,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 124,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose at flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 123,204 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 123,196 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 119,933 miles

NSF A POST CORROSION

Off side front wing corrosion

Oil leak

TOW HITCH CORROSION

chassis corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2015 119,933 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NSF A POST CORROSION

Off side front wing corrosion

Oil leak

TOW HITCH CORROSION

chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,265 miles

nsf A post corrosion

osf wing corrosion

rear brake pipes surface corrosion

tow hitch corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2013 115,985 miles

both front inner wheel arches have surface corrosion

both inner and outer sills have surface corrosion

front too rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear cross member has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber hangers weak and perished but still supporting exhaust system

passenger front door check strap faulty

Fail 23 Feb 2012 113,301 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rubber hangers weak and perished but still supporting exhaust system

passenger front door check strap faulty

Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,668 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 112,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,235 miles

under body starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,923 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 100,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 95,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 94,877 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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M983 UOO is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 M983 UOO, 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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M983 UOO is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 September 1994.

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