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H454 FDD

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

65,807 mi
Last recorded65,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH454 FDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 65,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,006 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm, also has cracks

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mount rubbers deteriorating

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm, also has cracks

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,569 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm,legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,564 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported dash (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed by chasis (1.9.2c)

Nearside Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported by chasis (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported dash (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure dash. switch has bare connectors showing (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes have corrosion

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread and side wall, strongly advise to be changed

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,521 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2014 58,262 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 58,255 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 May 2013 58,244 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

NSR suspension air bag not sat level

Pass 16 May 2012 54,926 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust front pipe and rear section corroded

nearside front and offside front inner arch areas heavily corroded near antiroll bar mount

offside front brake disc corroding inner face

x2 brake pipes on offside front corroding

Fail 16 May 2012 54,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroding in places

exhaust front pipe and rear section corroded

nearside front and offside front inner arch areas heavily corroded near antiroll bar mount

offside front brake disc corroding inner face

x2 brake pipes on offside front corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,889 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,637 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 48,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 48,884 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 46,449 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 46,443 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 45,777 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 12 May 2006 43,553 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 43,553 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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H454 FDD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 H454 FDD, 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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H454 FDD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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