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H359 CMJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,088 mi
Last recorded55,088 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 CMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 55,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,954 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 53,925 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,762 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 48,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 48,006 miles

outline marker lights not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 47,873 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 47,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,006 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,090 miles

offside front tyre slight deterioration

offside rear tyre slight deterioration

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,664 miles

exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,652 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 38,551 miles

1/n/s/f tyre cracking2/exhaust rubbers cracking3/rear tyres worn uneven

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 38,551 miles

1/n/s/f tyre cracking2/exhaust rubbers cracking3/rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,517 miles

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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H359 CMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H359 CMJ, 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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What year was H359 CMJ registered?

H359 CMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 September 1990.

Is H359 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H359 CMJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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