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M995 SYA

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM995 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 79,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced between jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced section between jacking point and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,780 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,770 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 77,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 77,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 75,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 75,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,701 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,438 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 91,480 miles

Front And rear springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Discs corroded

Inner Sills corroded and front inner arches and rear

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front And rear springs corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Discs corroded

Inner Sills corroded and front inner arches and rear

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 91,480 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 91,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,480 miles

both inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both inner wings starting to corrode

center exhaust corroded

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,480 miles

Both front inner cvj boots have small pin hole.

Fail 3 Jul 2013 91,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 91,480 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,335 miles

Both outer corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 81,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 81,763 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,680 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp,slightly affecting beam image.

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing low.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 70,771 miles

Three new exhaust rubbers required.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 56,834 miles

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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M995 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 M995 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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M995 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 September 1994.

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