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VIB 2049

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,695 mi
Last recorded64,695 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIB 2049
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,652 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,266 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 62,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 52,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 48,310 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 44,370 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,006 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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VIB 2049 is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VIB 2049, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VIB 2049 registered?

VIB 2049 is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is VIB 2049 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIB 2049 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIB 2049 have outstanding finance?

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