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M293 PAJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,225 mi
Last recorded94,225 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM293 PAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 94,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 83,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,649 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,903 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,709 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,187 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,996 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2011 79,356 miles

offside front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2010 78,878 miles

nearside rear tyre staring to perish on sidewall

offside inner sill trim corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 78,722 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 78,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,288 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,691 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slight pitting

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,742 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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M293 PAJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M293 PAJ, 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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M293 PAJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 September 1994.

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