M181EAE

TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D

1995 · White · Diesel · 2,500 cc · Panel Van

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MOT

Valid

Expires 08 May 2027 (202 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Jan 2027 (75 days left)

Mileage

79,250 mi

At MOT on 17 Apr 2026

About M181EAE

Registration M181EAE is a 1995 white TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 D with a 2,500cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 31 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 08 May 2027, which is 202 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 January 2027, 75 days from today.

The vehicle has 27 MOT tests on record, including 20 passes and 7 failures, with 82 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 79,250 miles on 17 April 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 1,010 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 27 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 592144555310
Expiry date: 08 May 2027
Mileage recorded: 79,250 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 664112372729
Mileage recorded: 79,246 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

MAJOR Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MAJOR Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 818641378695
Mileage recorded: 78,929 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MAJOR Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

MAJOR Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 178139073106
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025
Mileage recorded: 78,420 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

MOT test number: 141100983030
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2024
Mileage recorded: 74,946 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

MOT test number: 971361396566
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2023
Mileage recorded: 73,851 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Front unable to clearly see pads

MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MOT test number: 893077373485
Mileage recorded: 73,851 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MINOR Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out trigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill repair bottom weld missing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

ADVISORY Front unable to clearly see pads

MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MAJOR Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

MOT test number: 304183005972
Mileage recorded: 72,837 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bumper mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

MAJOR Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/bumper mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISORY Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

DANGEROUS Front Bumper likely to become detached Both side mounts corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 521762795462
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019
Mileage recorded: 71,908 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

ADVISORY Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

MOT test number: 572852158607
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2018
Mileage recorded: 71,638 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

MOT test number: 234944896931
Mileage recorded: 71,638 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISORY o/s rear handbrake effort

ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)

FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

FAIL Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s inner sill corroded through (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front jacking point corroded through (6.1.B.2)

FAIL Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wing corroded through (6.1.B.2)

MOT test number: 644855884552
Mileage recorded: 71,532 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

FAIL Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside floor (6.1.B.2)

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

FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Oil leak

MOT test number: 887933683221
Expiry date: 09 Oct 2014
Mileage recorded: 70,625 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

MOT test number: 315566801403
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012
Mileage recorded: 67,317 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

MOT test number: 527950301244
Mileage recorded: 67,317 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FAIL Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

FAIL Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

ADVISORY Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

MOT test number: 530494569173
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2010
Mileage recorded: 62,483 MI
Registration at time of test: M181EAE
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle specifications

Model: EXPRESS 1300 D
Body Type: Panel Van
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 2,500 cc
First Registered: Feb 1995
First Used on Road: 21 Feb 1995
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 07 Jan 2026
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 195/75R14

All four wheels 14" wheel

195/75R14 R 102

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

75%

Sidewall

Wheel

14"

Rim

Speed R

106 mph

Max speed

Load 102

850 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 02 Sep 2026 at 12:50.