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M499 RNN

1994 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,379 mi
Last recorded110,379 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D59,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 RNN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,631 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,524 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,407 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake performance not tested BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,017 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,960 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,069 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 88,714 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 88,714 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 80,984 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 80,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,558 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,679 miles

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

offside door mirror lense cracked, view to the rear unimpaired

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,916 miles

offside door mirror cracked.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 64,916 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside door mirror cracked but view not impaired

Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,754 miles

offside door mirror cracked but view not impaired

Pass 16 Jan 2007 53,291 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,135 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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M499 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 59,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M499 RNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M499 RNN is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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