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M141 SYB

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

64,327 mi
Last recorded64,327 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM141 SYB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,327 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both inner and outers sills corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 7 Jul 2025 64,317 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 62,804 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 62,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2023 62,218 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 62,218 miles

Emissions not tested blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 61,272 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 59,574 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,527 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 58,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded +front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear air assist bags flat

corrosion/corroded slightly in places

exhaust tail pipe slightly loose

front brake discs showing deterioration

o/s sill corroded and holled outside prescribed area

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded +front to rear corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear air assist bags flat

corrosion/corroded slightly in places

front brake discs showing deterioration

o/s sill corroded and holled outside prescribed area

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,845 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust tail low

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

slight corrosion showing in places

Fail 22 Mar 2016 55,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute +side repeater (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail low

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion showing in places

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,273 miles

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

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

exhaust tail to ground

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

servo hose slightly chaffed

underside,sill showing corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2015 53,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust tail to ground

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

servo hose slightly chaffed

underside,sill showing corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail hanging low

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

slight corrosion showing in places,sill etc

steerinmg rack weeping o/s

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail hanging low

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

slight corrosion showing in places,sill etc

steerinmg rack weeping o/s

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,936 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 45,308 miles

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

Fail 15 Mar 2011 45,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside wiper split

offside wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,434 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,413 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 43,240 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,368 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 37,709 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 37,709 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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M141 SYB is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SYB, 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 SYB is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1994.

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