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H189 AFB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 AFB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 83,312 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 82,891 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2007 82,891 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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H189 AFB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H189 AFB, 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 H189 AFB registered?

H189 AFB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 September 1990.

Is H189 AFB safe to buy?

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