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H244 AMF

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,801 mi
Last recorded81,801 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH244 AMF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 81,801 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 80,541 miles

exhaust bracket mountings incorrect but secure

Fail 15 May 2025 80,517 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket mountings incorrect but secure

Pass 7 May 2024 79,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 79,268 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 79,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2022 79,078 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 78,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 77,388 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 76,153 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,364 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,604 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 70,827 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 68,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,574 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 65,570 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small bulge to n/s/r tyre inner side wall

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,670 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,399 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 64,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 61,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H244 AMF is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H244 AMF, 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 H244 AMF registered?

H244 AMF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H244 AMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H244 AMF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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