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M258 AHW

1995 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,088 mi
Last recorded67,088 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 AHW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 67,088 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 63,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 60,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r top marker n/w

passenger window glass damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2016 60,553 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r top marker n/w

passenger window glass damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,001 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,897 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,867 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 54,559 miles

o/s mirror damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2013 54,559 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,598 miles

o/s mirror broken

power steering pipe weeping

Fail 9 Mar 2012 50,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s mirror broken

power steering pipe weeping

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,145 miles

bad contect on both head lamps

rear silencer mounting deteriorated (both rubbers)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,145 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer mounting deteriorated (both rubbers)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,639 miles

Exhaust tail pipe has a crack in it

Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,615 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust tail pipe has a crack in it

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 41,180 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 38,357 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,764 miles

main brake pipe rusty

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2005 34,774 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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M258 AHW is a 1995 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M258 AHW, 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 31 years old, this Talbot Express is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M258 AHW is a 1995 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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