CarVerify

Free Car Check

M540 VMB

1994 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D80,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Talbot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 VMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2009 86,451 miles

rear step insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 84,733 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 77,858 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,958 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 66,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side rear tyre wall poor condition

slight play near side rear wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
Full Talbot Express 1000 D reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M540 VMB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 80,301 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M540 VMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M540 VMB?

You can check the full history of M540 VMB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M540 VMB registered?

M540 VMB is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 11 August 1994.

Is M540 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M540 VMB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M540 VMB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M540 VMB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.