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H159 GPB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

58,914 mi
Last recorded58,914 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 GPB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 58,914 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake compensator valve stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,899 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 57,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 56,388 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 56,382 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective mount rubbers missing in middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front bumper mounts corroded, bumper still secure

Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 54,111 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,001 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS FITTED WITH TEMPORY BEAM DEFLECTERS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 49,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,653 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2016 48,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2015 44,555 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 44,555 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake hoses and pipes covered in thick black paint

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

brake hoses and pipes covered in thick black paint

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vechile

undersheild spray to most of vechile

Fail 20 Jul 2013 44,119 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vechile

undersheild spray to most of vechile

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,562 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,806 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,166 miles

B/Hoses getting corroded at ferrules

Battery tray getting corroded

Brake limiter valve bearly moving when service brake is operated (Seizing up)

Exhaust front silencer box rattles (Baffles loose)

Front B/Hoses starting to crack and perrish (Esp N/S/F)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded

Front to rear chassis,crossmembers and shackle mount areas all getting abit corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES)

N/S/F metal b/pipes getting corroded

O/S and N/S front inner w/arch areas at bumper and mount areas getting corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)

Servo unit abit corroded

Wheels getting corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 39,126 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,121 miles

park brake effort low

Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,114 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

rear brakehose rerrules corroded.

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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H159 GPB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 H159 GPB, 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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H159 GPB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 September 1990.

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