1994 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · M981 RNU
1994 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 69,244 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 2500cc
M981 RNU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2022
- 69,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M981 RNU Mileage History
- 21/09/200541,362 mi
- 22/09/200541,362 mi
- 11/09/200644,315 mi+2,953 mi
- 15/06/200744,821 mi+506 mi
- 17/04/200845,923 mi+1,102 mi
- 19/04/200845,923 mi
- 16/04/200949,428 mi+3,505 mi
- 15/04/201051,146 mi+1,718 mi
- 28/03/201152,726 mi+1,580 mi
- 29/03/201152,726 mi
- 11/04/201255,772 mi+3,046 mi
- 12/04/201255,772 mi
- 08/04/201358,763 mi+2,991 mi
- 09/04/201358,764 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/201461,224 mi+2,460 mi
- 14/04/201564,282 mi+3,058 mi
- 15/04/201665,125 mi+843 mi
- 18/04/201665,127 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/201765,534 mi+407 mi
- 24/04/201765,534 mi
- 14/08/201865,868 mi+334 mi
- 13/11/201865,880 mi+12 mi
- 13/11/201865,880 mi
- 15/05/202066,999 mi+1,119 mi
- 30/04/202168,428 mi+1,429 mi
- 30/04/202168,428 mi
- 26/05/202269,244 mi+816 mi
Average of roughly 1,672 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
M981 RNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Talbot Express (M981 RNU) between September 2005 and May 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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