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M913 YPW

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM913 YPW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 69,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 68,793 miles

Advise passenger seat movement, still secure for test

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2025 68,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Advise passenger seat movement, still secure for test

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 67,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 65,850 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 65,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,159 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,368 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs corroded

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 64,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,251 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 64,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,457 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 6 Sep 2018 63,457 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

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

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,287 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,958 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear springs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,779 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,006 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 57,006 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 43,452 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 36,767 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,871 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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M913 YPW is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M913 YPW, 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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M913 YPW is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 29 September 1994.

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