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M996 RNU

1994 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,358 mi
Last recorded54,358 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 RNU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,358 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 54,344 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Gear box torque bush worn

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 51,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 50,445 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 47,359 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 47,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,109 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 44,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,750 miles

exhaust rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2015 41,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,018 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,018 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,631 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,087 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 31,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 31,233 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,608 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 28,608 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,490 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M996 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M996 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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What year was M996 RNU registered?

M996 RNU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M996 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 RNU shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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