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M249 TYA

1994 Talbot Express

Blue Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,391 mi
Last recorded54,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 TYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,908 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,241 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 46,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake very little effort

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 44,712 miles

Front brake discs, corroded and pitted, inner face

Nearside Front Inner sill, corroding

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounts missing, exhaust supported (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside, front track rod ends,dust covers cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2022 43,842 miles

both front (inner arches) and rear (rear axle) rigid brake pipes covered in grease

front outer cv boots slight cracking

slight cracking on the track rod end dust covers

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,325 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 43,325 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Registration plate lamp came on when tapped (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end dust covers deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,598 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 42,598 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 42,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,043 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,197 miles

Both track rod end gaiters deteriorated

Front Brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,472 miles

Both track rod end gaiters deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Front Slight play in both wheel bearings

Lower engine stabilizer bush deteriorating

Slight flickering of lights at engine idle speed

Water ingress into front indicators

Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,438 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

Fail 9 Jun 2015 29,436 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust mounting rubbers perrished

Pass 20 May 2014 27,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,289 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust hanger rubbers in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2009 23,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 20,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,706 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 19,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,271 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 18,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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M249 TYA is a 1994 Talbot Express in Blue with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M249 TYA, 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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M249 TYA is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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