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M255 JKG

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

33,166 mi
Last recorded33,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P51,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 JKG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 33,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 33,166 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated + slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s park brake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,166 miles

1/2 lock washer missing n/s/f strut bolt. bolt tight

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several points about vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside park brake cable outer casing damaged

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 33,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

1/2 lock washer missing n/s/f strut bolt. bolt tight

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several points about vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside park brake cable outer casing damaged

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside park brake cable outer casing damaged

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 33,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advise replace (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside park brake cable outer casing damaged

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 33,166 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear spring front brackets and nearside front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wipers just cleaning screen

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,458 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS DETERIORATED

INSPECT REAR BRAKES

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 32,458 miles

EXHAUST RUBBERS DETERIORATED

INSPECT REAR BRAKES

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,176 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine oil on the minimum

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bleed nipples corroded. exhaust mounting rings cracking.

n/s rear tyre cracking. exhaust heat shield loose. one exhaust mount ring broken.

Fail 11 Dec 2014 31,176 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine oil on the minimum

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bleed nipples corroded. exhaust mounting rings cracking.

n/s rear tyre cracking. exhaust heat shield loose. one exhaust mount ring broken.

Pass 9 May 2013 30,582 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 24 May 2012 29,796 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 28,395 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 27,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,940 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Battery Cable rubbing on Driveshaft.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 246,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 26,434 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,438 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,434 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,693 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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M255 JKG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M255 JKG, 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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M255 JKG is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 28 September 1994.

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