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M140 NJH

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,409 mi
Last recorded59,409 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 NJH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 59,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 57,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 54,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2023 52,173 miles

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 6 May 2022 49,623 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2022 49,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED strip light (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED strip light (4.1.4 (c))

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Centre brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2021 47,982 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,723 miles

Rear Leaf springs slightly weakened

Fail 26 Jun 2019 47,723 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Leaf springs slightly weakened

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,700 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and perished (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

all rubber brake flexi hoses slightly perished

all suspension shoes general age and wear

both front upper suspension top mounts slightly notchy

both rear position lamps slightly affected buy operation of of another lamp

front exhaust system corroded

rear shock absorber bushs perished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,619 miles

All brake rubber brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All suspension shows general age & wear

Both sides Rear shock absorber bushes starting to split

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front exhaust section corroding

Offside rear light cluster slight interaction

Rear brake compensator valve sticking slightly

Rear leaf springs worn, corroded & spring eye bushes show wear

Slight play both rear wheel bearings.

Slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jul 2017 47,619 miles

All brake rubber brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All suspension shows general age & wear

Both sides Rear shock absorber bushes starting to split

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front exhaust section corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear light cluster slight interaction

Rear brake compensator valve sticking slightly

Rear leaf springs worn, corroded & spring eye bushes show wear

Slight play both rear wheel bearings.

Slight roughness in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,569 miles

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both rear leaf springs corroding & getting weak

Both sides rear leaf spring eye & shackle bushes have slight wear

Both sides rear shock absorbers bushes starting to split - No play detected

Both sides rear wheel bearings slight play

Chip in windscreen

Exhaust front section corroded

Front brake discs show wear & corrosion

Offside rear light cluster slight interaction

Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,014 miles

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

n/s/f wheel bearing minor play and minor vibration when rotated

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings minor play

small chips to windscreen

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

all suspension showing age/wear

exhaust front pipe corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel minor noise when rotated

rear shackle bushes perished no excessive movement

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,920 miles

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

both rear leaf spring eye bushes deteriorating

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,539 miles

All brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All suspension showes general age & wear

Front exhaust pipe corroded

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,296 miles

rear leaf springs appear weak

rear shackle bushes perishing

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,608 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 40,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,925 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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M140 NJH is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 M140 NJH, 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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M140 NJH is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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