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M23 GPK

1994 Talbot Express

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,545 mi
Last recorded118,545 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 GPK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 118,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,545 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 118,550 miles

Offside rear and across axle brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre perished and cracked.

Fail 8 May 2017 118,545 miles

Nearside rear brake binding 3rd AXLE (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding 3rd AXLE (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear and across axle brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Outer sidewall of offside front tyre perished and cracked.

Pass 16 May 2016 118,348 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 118,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding axle 3 (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,693 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 117,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 117,477 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 117,080 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

at time of testing 2 passenger seat's,access for wheel chairs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 116,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f drive shaft gaiter damp

Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s step rusted and holed

Fail 31 Jul 2009 116,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

n/s step rusted and holed

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 114,936 miles

Fail 19 Apr 2007 114,935 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Outer 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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M23 GPK is a 1994 Talbot Express in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M23 GPK, 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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M23 GPK is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 September 1994.

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