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H186 FJB

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,525 mi
Last recorded45,525 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 FJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 45,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 24 Mar 2026 45,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 10 Apr 2024 45,301 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, brake hoses also deteriarated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 45,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, brake hoses also deteriarated (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,890 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides / in wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 44,471 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 44,471 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 44,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Grease from cv gator (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 43,468 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,105 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,830 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,110 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Recommend all advises rectified before mext mot.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,035 miles

offside headlight held in by electrical tape ? recommend secured correctly or will fail the next mot test-aim also reset.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 41,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlight held in by electrical tape ? recommend secured correctly or will fail the next mot test-aim also reset.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

recommend offside front headlight unit renewed as suspect will not meet the new 2012 mot standards.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,481 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both number plates delaminating/fading.

intermittant fault on nearside rear sidelight and number plate light operations unless tapped.

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,147 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 38,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,897 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 34,667 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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H186 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 70.8%.

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 H186 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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H186 FJB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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