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H327 KEF

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,479 mi
Last recorded98,479 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH327 KEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 98,479 miles

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

both inner sills are starting to become corroded but not in any prescribed area

Pass 6 Jul 2024 98,230 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,863 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,852 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure rubbers missing, clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Cab steps insecure rear entrance step bolts loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs warped (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 97,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play botrh rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 96,183 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 96,183 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust rubber hangers missing system still secure

Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust rubber hangers missing system still secure

Pass 20 May 2019 94,484 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2018 93,797 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 93,797 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,266 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 93,266 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 92,583 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 92,583 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 91,374 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,225 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,225 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,587 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 89,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 88,263 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2011 88,256 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2010 87,637 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 87,492 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 87,181 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 87,181 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 86,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 85,293 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 85,293 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H327 KEF is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H327 KEF, 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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H327 KEF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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