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M998 SYA

1994 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D80,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 101,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 100,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 99,175 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 99,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 97,034 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 95,044 miles

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

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 8 Apr 2021 94,927 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))

Offside Inner cv boot insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Offside Inner cv boot insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,349 miles

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

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 93,098 miles

Offside Rear Outer panel corroded out side prescribed area

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 92,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,110 miles

Offside Inner sill corroded near seat belt mount

Fail 24 Jul 2015 89,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner sill corroded near seat belt mount

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,734 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,734 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front inner sill panel has slight corrosion. but away from any mounting points

Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front inner sill panel has slight corrosion. but away from any mounting points

Pass 21 May 2012 86,572 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 86,572 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 84,768 miles

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

front brakes show slight fluctuation on brake test - possible discs distortion

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 May 2011 84,768 miles

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

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

front brakes show slight fluctuation on brake test - possible discs distortion

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,871 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,528 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 Apr 2009 79,528 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,723 miles

corrosion on the nearside and offside inner wings at the front.

offside inner cv gaitor detatched

Fail 26 Mar 2008 77,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on the nearside and offside inner wings at the front.

offside inner cv gaitor detatched

Pass 11 Jun 2007 77,253 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 71,978 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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M998 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 80,301 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M998 SYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M998 SYA is a 1994 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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