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M701 AGL

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM701 AGL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 55,915 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,071 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 54,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 50,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 48,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 46,054 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,145 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 44,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 41,193 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 38,815 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 34,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 34,435 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 30,796 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 26,517 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 26,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,098 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 22,674 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 22,323 miles

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

horn poor

Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

horn poor

offside steerig rack boot twisted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,138 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 22,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,088 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,043 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 22,043 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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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M701 AGL is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M701 AGL, 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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What year was M701 AGL registered?

M701 AGL is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 7 September 1994.

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The MOT history for M701 AGL shows 32 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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