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M202 BBV

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,703 mi
Last recorded54,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 BBV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,476 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 53,476 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper motor no parking properly

Pass 15 Jun 2012 51,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak at oil filter

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,494 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,598 miles

ns wing mirror lens cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,521 miles

Both rear body support coil springs fractured

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Mirror glass has a crack in it , not affecting view to rear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,521 miles

Both rear body support coil springs fractured

N/S/F Mirror glass has a crack in it , not affecting view to rear

Pass 23 May 2008 46,307 miles

nearside offside rear suspension leaf spring assisters cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2007 45,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 45,451 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 40,567 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,567 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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M202 BBV is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M202 BBV, 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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M202 BBV is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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