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PAM 596M

1990 Talbot Express

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

9,867 mi
Last recorded9,867 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAM 596M
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 9,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 9,867 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

exhaust front pipe corroding

front chassis rails corroding

nearside front wing corroded

offside front inner arch and battery tray corroded

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2022 9,867 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both Flexi's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point and inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% nearside binding (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where front Chassis meets galvanised chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 9,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing near suspension mount corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush And corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush And corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 9,867 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front jacking points corroded

front wheel arches corroded

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

rear shock bushes perished and split

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 9,867 miles

corrosion around nearside front jacking point

oil leak

rear shock bushes perished and split

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,867 miles

exhaust mounts perished

rear shock bushes split

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jun 2018 9,867 miles

front jacking points corroded

front wings corroding

nearside rear suspension movement partially siezed

rear shock bushes split

Fail 5 Jun 2018 9,867 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

front jacking points corroded

front wings corroding

nearside rear suspension movement partially siezed

rear shock bushes split

Pass 7 Jun 2017 9,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 9,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 9,867 miles

all front brake hose ends corroding

front door steps corroding

offside rear shock bush perished and spliting

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 9,867 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 9,867 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside rack gaiter perished

offside rear shock bushes cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 9,867 miles

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shock bushes spliting

Fail 17 May 2013 6,867 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn low on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perished

rear shock bushes spliting

Pass 19 May 2012 9,867 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low.

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front jacking point badly corroded.

Rear shock bushs perished.

Pass 21 May 2011 9,867 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers starting to perish

nearside front jacking point damaged

nearside front tyre getting close to limit

nearside rear shock bush starting to split and wear,

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 22 May 2010 9,331 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers starting to split

rear shocks corroding and bushes deteriating

Pass 27 May 2009 8,477 miles

both front inner wings corroded

exhaust shortend

offside rear shock bush spliting

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

slight play in offside front top strut mount

surface corrosion on tow bar

Fail 18 May 2009 8,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front inner wings corroded

exhaust shortend

offside rear shock bush spliting

slight play in nearside rear top shock mount

slight play in offside front top strut mount

surface corrosion on tow bar

Pass 22 May 2008 97,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner sills corroded

oil leak

rear shock bushes spliting

Fail 21 May 2008 97,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner sills corroded

oil leak

rear shock bushes spliting

Pass 24 May 2007 95,806 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 95,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear of exhaust in poor condision

Pass 12 May 2006 95,001 miles

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

both front discs corroded

exaust mounting starting to split

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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PAM 596M is a 1990 Talbot Express in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PAM 596M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PAM 596M is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 March 1990.

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