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M311 PAJ

1994 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,644 mi
Last recorded107,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express65,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM311 PAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 107,644 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 107,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 105,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 105,519 miles

general under vehicle surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring surface corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear upper none obligitory side lamps not working

Pass 15 Jun 2023 105,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 105,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis has age related corrosion NO HOLES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 105,002 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAJORITY OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAJORITY OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,562 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAJORITY OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT FRONT & REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT FRONT & REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,549 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL MULTI LOCATIONS MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL MULTI LOCATIONS MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MAJORITY OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT FRONT & REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING MOUNT FRONT & REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,624 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 10,253 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of them (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 101,350 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 101,350 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,898 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 98,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front discs and pads

Pass 22 Jul 2014 94,858 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 94,857 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 91,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 91,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 85,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 85,734 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 81,282 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 74,189 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,189 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 66,882 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 66,882 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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M311 PAJ is a 1994 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M311 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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M311 PAJ is a 1994 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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