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H189 CBK

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,520 mi
Last recorded62,520 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 CBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,614 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuse box insecure in engine bay

Pass 5 May 2023 56,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 52,656 miles

exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,966 miles

Spare tyre defective perished and cords showing. ()

coolant level low.

exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Fail 7 Apr 2021 51,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

coolant level low.

exhaust rubber mounts perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,531 miles

nearside/offside centre outline markers not working

spare tyre cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2020 51,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside/offside centre outline markers not working

spare tyre cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2019 50,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 50,875 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 47,232 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,428 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Mar 2017 46,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside headlamp adjustment screw not working

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Feb 2016 46,239 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 46,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,299 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 41,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,408 miles

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

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

near side rear mini coil spring broken

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,767 miles

front brake discs corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2010 35,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres perished

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,797 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express in White 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 H189 CBK, 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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H189 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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