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M611 LBA

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

76,875 mi
Last recorded76,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM611 LBA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,875 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 76,868 miles

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

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 66,606 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 66,601 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,392 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 61,338 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date code 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear leaf springs sagging

Pass 5 Sep 2020 51,056 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,923 miles

Front Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer constant velocity boot damp/ deteriorated

Offside mirror cover taped

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,856 miles

Front Upper marker lights not working

Fail 24 Jul 2018 50,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Upper marker lights not working

Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,663 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top markers both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 r 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% top markers both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust rubbers perished / cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,645 miles

front and rear brake pipes greased at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2016 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

front and rear brake pipes greased at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 49,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,946 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust has a rubber mountin missing

Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,244 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 48,244 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,992 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,992 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,353 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 44,822 miles

o/s/door catch

Pass 8 Jun 2006 43,701 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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M611 LBA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 63,140 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 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M611 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M611 LBA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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