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H169 FJB

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,127 mi
Last recorded67,127 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 FJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 67,127 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,183 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 63,167 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear wheel bearings slightly rough and noisy

Pass 8 May 2024 60,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 57,946 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,985 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,926 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,994 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,038 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 53,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 52,537 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 52,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 52,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,193 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 51,436 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 49,345 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 49,345 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,035 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,361 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,692 miles

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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H169 FJB is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H169 FJB, 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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What year was H169 FJB registered?

H169 FJB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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