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H150 VCP

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,913 mi
Last recorded102,913 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH150 VCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 102,913 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 102,874 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 102,873 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 101,440 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,003 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2015 100,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,842 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2013 100,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,152 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,424 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust rubbers split

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust rubbers split

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 99,213 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 99,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 97,865 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear longitudel extensions (support for rear body jacks) corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,865 miles

rear longitudel extensions (support for rear body jacks) corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2009 96,537 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 96,391 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 84,127 miles

HAND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT !

O/S PLASTIC STEP

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2007 84,127 miles

O/S PLASTIC STEP

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

HAND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT !

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2007 82,767 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 82,767 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 79,645 miles

All brake flexi pipes have corroded ferrules - not yet excessive.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion in o/s inner sill - not within prescribed area.

Evidence of temporary repair carried out to o/s mirror arm.

Exhaust system corroded - not yet leaking or insecure.

Load sensing valve is heavily corroded but is operative.

N/s and o/s/f inner wings showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

N/s inner window winder handle missing.

N/s/r and o/s/r leaf spring rear chassis mounting points are showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

N/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top bush's have slight play - not yet excessive.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f drop glass window inop.

O/s/f headlamp aim just on legal limit.

O/s/r handbrake has slight bind - not yet excessive.

Rear tow bar to chassis mounting points have been repaired - secure at time of test but would advise checking after a period of time.

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

tow bar/hitch insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2006 79,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

All brake flexi pipes have corroded ferrules - not yet excessive.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion in o/s inner sill - not within prescribed area.

N/s inner window winder handle missing.

N/s/f and o/s/f inner wings showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

N/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber top bush's have slight play - not yet excessive.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f drop glass window inop.

O/s/f headlamp aim just on legal limit.

O/s/r and n/s/r leaf spring rear chassis mounting points are showing signs of corrosion - not yet excessive.

O/s/r handbrake has slight bind - not yet excessive.

Rear gearbox mounting rubber split.

Rear tow bar to chassis mounting points have been repaired - secure at time of test but would advise checking after a period of time.

oil leak

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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H150 VCP is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H150 VCP, 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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H150 VCP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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