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M141 NJH

1994 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

81,719 mi
Last recorded81,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 NJH
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,719 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 81,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 80,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,350 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 78,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 77,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,179 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/f drive shaft support bearing casing cracked

o/s/f hub corroded

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

exhaust rubber missing

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs corroded

o/s/f drive shaft support bearing casing cracked

o/s/f hub corroded

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,161 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 77,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,611 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2009 73,353 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 70,530 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,389 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,389 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 65,420 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

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

front discs corroded through lack of use

Pass 4 Apr 2007 65,420 miles

Oil leak

front discs corroded through lack of use

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,625 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 62,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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M141 NJH is a 1994 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M141 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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M141 NJH is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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