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M828 RCX

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,533 mi
Last recorded16,533 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM828 RCX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 16,533 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,368 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 16,151 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,911 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 14,615 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 14,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,172 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 13,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 13,241 miles

All exhaust rubbers deteriorated.

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads difficult to see but look low in carriers (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,975 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2016 11,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2015 10,203 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 7,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,392 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Jun 2011 7,392 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre perished

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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M828 RCX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M828 RCX, 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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M828 RCX is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 5 August 1994.

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