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M168 SKE

1995 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 SKE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 95,471 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle metal frame for wooden floor panels in living area has started to corrode away but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light inoperative

wooden floor panels in living areas has started to go rotten from under-side of vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2026 95,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheel arch holed and corroded near suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to crack/split/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-side of vehicle metal frame for wooden floor panels in living area has started to corrode away but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corner panel/inner wing behind bumper holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step holed and corroded but not effecting the strength/structure or prescribed areas of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light inoperative

wooden floor panels in living areas has started to go rotten from under-side of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2025 95,471 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 95,471 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light inoperative

side step held up with cable ties

Fail 11 Jan 2024 95,471 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

reverse light inoperative

side step held up with cable ties

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,471 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 95,471 miles

Brake master cylinder damp around mounting point

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side step insecure held by cable ties

Fail 23 Oct 2020 95,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested handbrake (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake master cylinder damp around mounting point

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Side step insecure held by cable ties

Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,424 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front bumper corroded

several points front chassis corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,424 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front bumper corroded

several points front chassis corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner body seal (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox back ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 95,045 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounts missing and broken centre box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion both inner body seal (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox back ()

Nearside Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,620 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

LOWER ENGINE STABILIZER DETERIORATED

O/S/R BODY HAS RUBBED ON TYRE

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,620 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

LOWER ENGINE STABILIZER DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

O/S/R BODY HAS RUBBED ON TYRE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,934 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

lower engine mounting deteriorated

one exhaust rubber mounting ring broken

Fail 26 Feb 2015 91,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

lower engine mounting deteriorated

one exhaust rubber mounting ring broken

Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,069 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 88,722 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coolent bottle empty

Fail 14 Mar 2013 88,722 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

coolent bottle empty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,676 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 81,469 miles

engine lower mounting split

o/s head lamp poor beam pattern

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 78,954 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lower engine mounting bush perished

Fail 29 Apr 2010 78,954 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lower engine mounting bush perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,286 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 78,286 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,133 miles

slight leak on center cap on steering rack

slight play in n/s and o/s rear w/ bearings

Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 73,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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M168 SKE is a 1995 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1995 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 M168 SKE, 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 31 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M168 SKE is a 1995 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1995.

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