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H189 FJB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 FJB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,444 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower quarter panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s A pillar area excessively holded/corroded

o/s/f wing area damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2021 84,434 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. lower bracket insecure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

centre exhaust rubbers missing

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower quarter panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s A pillar area excessively holded/corroded

o/s/f wing area damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated/splitting

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,216 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 185R14 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 84,210 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre deteriorated-Tyre size 185R14 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,580 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 83,578 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,134 miles

Offside rear light lens repaired with lens tape

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,131 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 78,500 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 78,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,419 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,598 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 73,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,669 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 69,703 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 66,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,765 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 63,765 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 61,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 58,484 miles

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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 FJB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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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H189 FJB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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