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H20 JBE

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

64,063 mi
Last recorded64,063 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 JBE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 64,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Apr 2026 64,059 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 53,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 44,037 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 44,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 42,444 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective rear mount ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under both front wheel arches and nearside inner sill all outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 42,444 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective rear mount ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under both front wheel arches and nearside inner sill all outside prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 42,439 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front inner wing/inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,439 miles

Exhaust system insecure all mountings broken or perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front inner wing/inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,429 miles

offside front inner wing/inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2019 42,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

offside front inner wing/inner arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,024 miles

offside front inner wing/ inner arch corroded but not within a presribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,790 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 26 Aug 2014 38,675 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front inner wings corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear brake binding slightly when wheel rotated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills at front corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 23 Aug 2012 37,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both inner sills at front corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,684 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted with corrosion

both front tyres have superficial cracking to outer sidewalls

Fail 18 Aug 2011 35,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs pitted with corrosion

both front tyres have superficial cracking to outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2010 34,681 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 34,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre isstarting to crack on outerside wall

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,179 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 32,179 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 31,450 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 29,628 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,618 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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H20 JBE is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 H20 JBE, 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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H20 JBE is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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