1995 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · M598 BPW
1995 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 68,366 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M598 BPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2026
- 68,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M598 BPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Talbot Express (M598 BPW) between September 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
M598 BPW Mileage History
- 28/09/202264,476 mi
- 19/09/202365,539 mi+1,063 mi
- 19/09/202466,719 mi+1,180 mi
- 22/09/202567,878 mi+1,159 mi
- 09/10/202668,366 mi+488 mi
Average of roughly 965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Talbot Talbot Express
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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