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M980 SYA

1994 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D63,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 81,613 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 78,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/14c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,668 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

drivers step corroded on inner

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,192 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 74,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 73,166 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,166 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 70,492 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 69,596 miles

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

Nearside outer handbrake cable very corroded

Offside handbrake cable very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 67,068 miles

slight binding n/s rear brake

surface rust inner wing panel behind o/s front wheel

surface rust n/s rear metal brake pipe on axle

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,504 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rear rubber hangars deterioted

n/s/r/ top marker reduced light

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 21 Nov 2013 64,175 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 64,175 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,973 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,746 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,746 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 61,129 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,129 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,022 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,707 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,250 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 47,382 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 47,351 miles

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

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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M980 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M980 SYA, 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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M980 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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