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H26 RXY

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,328 mi
Last recorded104,328 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 RXY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 104,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in many areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 102,018 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 102,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step corroded

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 100,044 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 99,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 97,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 95,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2021 95,118 miles

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,020 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 91,995 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,538 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,247 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 90,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2017 89,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,527 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 85,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 81,828 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 81,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,889 miles

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

heavy surface corossion to under side of vehicle

under side of vehicle heavley undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,235 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 76,232 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,244 miles

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

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

extensive welding o/s and n/s front

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,167 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,153 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 66,657 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 66,647 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,341 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 64,403 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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H26 RXY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 H26 RXY, 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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H26 RXY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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