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H114 KLR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,860 mi
Last recorded126,860 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH114 KLR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 126,860 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake requires adjustment

all under covered in under seal

Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 122,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 122,202 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,199 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both off side and near side inner door sills holed (5.2.6)

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger and inner wing bay area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

both front shocks corroded advise change

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 120,085 miles

light under vehicle corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,532 miles

both rear shock rubbers wearing on both sides

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,885 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 11,487 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion underside, front bumper support corroded not structure, handbrake cables slight chaffed, rear inner arches corroded not structure

Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 114,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Oct 2010 112,881 miles

rear chassis legs and rear beam axle is corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake disc,s are corroded and pitted

rear chassis legs and rear beam axle is corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 107,766 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 100,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 100,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 94,111 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,792 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 93,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H114 KLR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H114 KLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H114 KLR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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