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M199 RAU

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,773 mi
Last recorded65,773 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM199 RAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 65,773 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 65,000 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 64,769 miles

Central Lower heavily underbody sealing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure cracking body work near rear door (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s/r and o/s/r (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure o/s/r lower corner (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,150 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 64,129 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 63,661 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,413 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,642 miles

Offside Rear Inner side light inoperative

Pass 13 Jun 2017 60,544 miles

rubber exhaust mounts deterioated

Fail 12 Jun 2017 60,542 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rubber exhaust mounts deterioated

Pass 20 Jun 2016 60,416 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion lower inner cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,530 miles

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

center exhaust rubber missing

Fail 14 Feb 2014 59,530 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front bumper insecure

Spare tyre defective

center exhaust rubber missing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 57,253 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 57,253 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,498 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 55,494 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,447 miles

Nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded on inner side

Fail 15 Jan 2011 54,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside and offside front brake discs are corroded on inner side

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,017 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,450 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 42,450 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

brake effort borderline pass

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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M199 RAU is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M199 RAU, 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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M199 RAU is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1994.

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