MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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some wear in rear shackle bushes.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of M197 RAU?
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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.
Does M197 RAU have outstanding finance?
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