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M617 MRU

1994 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P51,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM617 MRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,445 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,901 miles

all leaf spring bushes deteriorted

rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

slight play in nearside front and both rear wheel bearings

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 3 Apr 2013 55,551 miles

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

Oil leak

all rubber exhaust mounts deteriorated

offside and nearside rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,941 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 52,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

rear of exhaust held with cable-tie

Fail 24 Mar 2011 51,889 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

rear of exhaust held with cable-tie

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,024 miles

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Fail 26 Feb 2010 48,024 miles

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

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

beam deflectors fitted to headlamps

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 37,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 37,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 36,748 miles

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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M617 MRU is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 51,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M617 MRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M617 MRU is a 1994 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 3 October 1994.

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