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M264 JKG

1995 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

66,146 mi
Last recorded66,146 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express63,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM264 JKG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 66,146 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,835 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 64,834 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 28 May 2020 62,081 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 62,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 60,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 60,310 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 59,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 59,799 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut

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

exhaust mounts deteriorating and temp repair

Pass 20 Oct 2015 59,766 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both front outer CV boots heavily perished

Both front stabiliser bushes perished

Exhaust mounts perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake hoses perished & ferrules corroded

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside headlight aim only just met requirements

Signs of a coolant leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Slight play in upper steering column

Fail 19 Oct 2015 59,766 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All coil springs corroded

Both front outer CV boots heavily perished

Both front stabiliser bushes perished

Exhaust mounts perished

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front brake hoses perished & ferrules corroded

Nearside handbrake cable corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside headlight aim only just met requirements

Signs of a coolant leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Slight play in upper steering column

Pass 28 May 2014 58,141 miles

Coolant leak

Both front outer CV boots perished

Damage to nearside handbrake cable outer casing

Damage to rear bumper

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front coil springs corroded

Front trailing arm bushes heavily perished

Minor exhaust blow

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 28 May 2014 58,141 miles

Both front outer CV boots perished

Coolant leak

Damage to nearside handbrake cable outer casing

Damage to rear bumper

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front coil springs corroded

Front trailing arm bushes heavily perished

Minor exhaust blow

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 24 May 2013 48,082 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 48,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

stone jammed in nearside caliper

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,354 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 46,937 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,278 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 41,831 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,187 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 40,184 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 37,514 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 36,235 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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M264 JKG is a 1995 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 M264 JKG, 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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M264 JKG is a 1995 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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