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M475 KEG

1995 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Talbot Express63,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 KEG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,480 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,789 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2024 68,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 68,784 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,544 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 68,544 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 68,490 miles

Front and rear sidelights and reg. plate lights only work on park light switch

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside front outer cv joint gaiter perishing

Fail 11 May 2022 68,490 miles

Front and rear sidelights and reg. plate lights only work on park light switch

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front outer cv joint gaiter perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 68,364 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both splayed (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 68,364 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both splayed (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,984 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 67,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,804 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 67,804 miles

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)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,165 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working on the back box (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,608 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 66,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 65,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 65,447 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,447 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 64,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

note wiring burnt by rear lights

Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,731 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,731 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,030 miles

sligth play off side steerin rack engine not running

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,397 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner position light not working

Fail 12 Mar 2009 59,397 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear inner position light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 55,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,924 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r foot and handbrakes needing attention.

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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M475 KEG is a 1995 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M475 KEG, 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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M475 KEG is a 1995 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 June 1995.

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