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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc

M247 TYAMOT history

M247 TYA is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 11 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,084 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 TYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M247 TYA was last recorded at 42,084 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,831 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,084 miles
  • 2025 – 41,831 miles
  • 2024 – 41,388 miles
  • 2023 – 41,109 miles
  • 2022 – 40,200 miles
  • 2021 – 39,902 miles
  • 2019 – 36,458 miles
  • 2018 – 35,799 miles
  • 2017 – 35,075 miles
  • 2015 – 31,275 miles
  • 2014 – 28,161 miles
  • 2013 – 27,738 miles
  • 2012 – 27,237 miles
  • 2011 – 26,869 miles
  • 2010 – 26,254 miles
  • 2009 – 25,401 miles
  • 2008 – 24,374 miles
  • 2007 – 23,552 miles
  • 2006 – 23,079 miles
  • 2005 – 21,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,084 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroding
  • AdvisoryWindscreen panel corroding

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,084 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,084 miles
    Test number
    293082084798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryWindscreen panel corroding

  2. Pass41,831 miles (+443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    248252630660
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass41,388 miles (+279)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,388 miles
    Test number
    623951722658
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront scuttle panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch trim missing

  4. Pass41,109 miles (+909)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    479737595389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass40,200 miles (+298)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    611029829572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass39,902 miles (+3,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    111739933395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,458 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    36,458 miles
    Test number
    840897012308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    414657616884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,799 miles (+724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    632313523176
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass35,075 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,075 miles
    Test number
    579802914638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail35,075 miles (+3,800)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,075 miles
    Test number
    914447133000
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass31,275 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    773203866512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail31,258 miles (+1,048)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,258 miles
    Test number
    788934211740
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail30,210 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,210 miles
    Test number
    775247465180
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass30,210 miles (+2,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,210 miles
    Test number
    948247165174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass28,161 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,161 miles
    Test number
    259255794196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,738 miles (+501)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,738 miles
    Test number
    456690553289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFront brakes slight pull to o/s

  18. Pass27,237 miles (+368)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,237 miles
    Test number
    677812752230
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteExhaust rubbber mounts split

  19. Pass26,869 miles (+615)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,869 miles
    Test number
    265563251207
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteWiper blade split

  20. Pass26,254 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,254 miles
    Test number
    381752650203
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass25,401 miles (+1,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,401 miles
    Test number
    564308849249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass24,374 miles (+822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,374 miles
    Test number
    522570658295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass23,552 miles (+473)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,552 miles
    Test number
    332267837498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s top shockabsorber bush deteriorated o/s top shockabsorber bush deteriorated

  24. Pass23,079 miles (+1,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,079 miles
    Test number
    360065146463
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Pass21,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    411446845234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M247 TYA

Does M247 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M247 TYA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M247 TYA?
The MOT on M247 TYA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M247 TYA done?
M247 TYA was recorded at 42,084 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 971 miles a year.
Has M247 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 TYA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on M247 TYA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M247 TYA find?
M247 TYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel arch corroding; windscreen panel corroding.

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