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H305 LHN

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH305 LHN
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 103,945 miles

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

Front Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner sill

Fail 1 Sep 2025 103,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front inner sill

Pass 29 Aug 2024 101,069 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed / not effecting emissions test

Fail 26 Aug 2024 101,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed / not effecting emissions test

Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly nsr

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slow to retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

all brake pipes and suspension components/ underbody covered in underseal.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,122 miles

both front inner arches corroded and holes outwith prescribed area

front fog light bracket holed and corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front inner arches corroded and holes outwith prescribed area

exhaust baffles detached in rear exhaust

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,453 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Inner arch holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 92,347 miles

Emissions not tested engine getting hot (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected inner sill area (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded and holed outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Inner arch holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 88,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 88,711 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,692 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 88,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure nut not peened/not locked (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,681 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement g box link bar bushing (6.1.D.1a)

vibration coming from front of vehicle quite severe but unable to find origin during mot

Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

vibration coming from front of vehicle quite severe but unable to find origin during mot

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,592 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 88,589 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,310 miles

four remaining brake pipes coated with underseal, unable to asses condition.

Fail 16 Jul 2013 87,310 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

four remaining brake pipes coated with underseal, unable to asses condition.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,117 miles

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

offside centre body to chassis mount bolt apears to be missing

water tank strap insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,117 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside centre body to chassis mount bolt apears to be missing

water tank strap insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 84,884 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf step holed and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,668 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

the offside front headlamp has an ingress of water

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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H305 LHN is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 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 H305 LHN, 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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H305 LHN is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 12 October 1990.

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