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M197 RAU

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,874 mi
Last recorded42,874 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P51,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM197 RAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,874 miles

some wear in rear shackle bushes.

Fail 7 Jun 2007 42,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 39,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind to o/s/r wheel

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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M197 RAU is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M197 RAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M197 RAU registered?

M197 RAU is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 13 August 1994.

Is M197 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M197 RAU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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