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M353 PKL

1995 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,059 mi
Last recorded51,059 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 PKL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 51,059 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 51,037 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn spring catches wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 50,906 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 50,245 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 50,245 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 47,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,759 miles

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

damp in ns headlamp

rear upper shocker rubbers perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,110 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 44,834 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,717 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,223 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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M353 PKL is a 1995 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 M353 PKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M353 PKL registered?

M353 PKL is a 1995 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 February 1995.

Is M353 PKL safe to buy?

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