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H215 TYC

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,198 mi
Last recorded97,198 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH215 TYC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,198 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts perished

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,840 miles

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 leaking from transmission

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,294 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,322 miles

Exhaust system rubber mounts deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2019 82,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Possible sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 80,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 78,022 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 75,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,585 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 71,110 miles

front tie bar bushes split

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2012 69,331 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,331 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,607 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 66,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 63,615 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 63,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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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H215 TYC is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H215 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H215 TYC registered?

H215 TYC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H215 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H215 TYC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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