Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,971 cc
M901 YPWMOT history
M901 YPW is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 3 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,579 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 85,579 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M901 YPW
- 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
- 3 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M901 YPW was last recorded at 85,579 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,536 miles · 12 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 1,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,579 miles
- 2025 – 85,030 miles
- 2024 – 84,086 miles
- 2023 – 83,518 miles
- 2022 – 82,078 miles
- 2021 – 80,581 miles
- 2020 – 79,243 miles
- 2019 – 78,566 miles
- 2018 – 74,621 miles
- 2017 – 70,399 miles
- 2016 – 65,396 miles
- 2015 – 61,876 miles
- 2014 – 60,119 miles
- 2013 – 58,549 miles
- 2012 – 54,448 miles
- 2011 – 51,030 miles
- 2007 – 51,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,579 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Corrosion to n/s inner sill, but not within perscribed areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,579 miles (+43)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 85,579 miles
- Test number
- 783846530684
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail85,536 miles (+506)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,536 miles
- Test number
- 617231268039
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,030 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 85,030 miles
- Test number
- 956396933298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,086 miles (+568)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,086 miles
- Test number
- 843309135556
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting plate corroded & weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass83,518 miles (+1,440)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 83,518 miles
- Test number
- 895369457039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,078 miles (+1,497)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,078 miles
- Test number
- 789475922564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,581 miles (+1,338)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 80,581 miles
- Test number
- 969165915005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass79,243 miles (+677)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 79,243 miles
- Test number
- 325333279320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,566 miles (+3,945)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,566 miles
- Test number
- 766520950475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,621 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 74,621 miles
- Test number
- 937225127367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,621 miles (+4,222)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,621 miles
- Test number
- 381150730644
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass70,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 70,399 miles
- Test number
- 798420181127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,399 miles (+5,003)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,399 miles
- Test number
- 219495884716
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass65,396 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 65,396 miles
- Test number
- 419769488877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,396 miles (+2,565)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,396 miles
- Test number
- 544927671429
- DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass62,831 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 62,831 miles
- Test number
- 163172831024
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s inner sill, but not within perscribed areas
Fail62,821 miles (+945)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,821 miles
- Test number
- 311141250477
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s inner sill, but not within perscribed areas
Pass61,876 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,876 miles
- Test number
- 785287075054
- NoteN/s front headlamp beam pattern poor
Fail61,876 miles (+1,757)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,876 miles
- Test number
- 788615675041
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- NoteN/s front headlamp beam pattern poor
- NoteO/s front tyre sidewalls perished and cracking
Pass60,119 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 60,119 miles
- Test number
- 307475584021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,549 miles (+4,101)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,549 miles
- Test number
- 485506253039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,448 miles (+3,418)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,448 miles
- Test number
- 339968252038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,030 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,030 miles
- Test number
- 675537961072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,015 miles (+120)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 51,015 miles
- Test number
- 532766507218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,895 miles (+27)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 50,895 miles
- Test number
- 123555327047
- NoteSmall split in o/s/r tyre
Fail50,868 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,868 miles
- Test number
- 892254427096
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteRear srings weak and slight wear on front suspension and bearings
Questions about M901 YPW
- Does M901 YPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M901 YPW is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M901 YPW?
- The MOT on M901 YPW is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M901 YPW done?
- M901 YPW was recorded at 85,579 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 1,760 miles a year.
- Has M901 YPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M901 YPW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on M901 YPW 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 M901 YPW find?
- M901 YPW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at out rigger.
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