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M984 SYA

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

98,517 mi
Last recorded98,517 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM984 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 98,517 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear leaf springs front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f inner sill corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,637 miles

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

offside steering arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2020 97,343 miles

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Fail 2 Mar 2020 97,343 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure back box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded in parts

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,870 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rusty but not leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2019 94,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill near seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point outrigger near seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel rusty but not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2018 91,603 miles

Front Oil leak engine has slight leak ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 91,603 miles

Central Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst on test (3.7.A.1)

Central Rear Braking system leaking burst on rbt (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak engine has slight leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 88,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 88,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near seat mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,252 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 83,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bay panel (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,003 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 72,032 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 72,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 67,027 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 63,844 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,520 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,629 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 54,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2008 51,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,961 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,961 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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M984 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 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 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M984 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M984 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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