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H463 GJO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,096 mi
Last recorded111,096 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH463 GJO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 111,096 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 110,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 110,898 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Body has an unsafe modification Large screw projecting from side of body likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing fell off (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake binding to excess

Pass 24 Mar 2021 106,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 106,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Unable to test both front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Fail 19 Feb 2021 106,559 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Unable to test both front wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,585 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 96,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres perishing

all front suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2019 96,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four tyres perishing

all front suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,327 miles

exhaust mountings at rear badly deteriorated

offside headlamp has water inside

Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,288 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing airial (6.1.C.1)

Brake cable insecure nearside park brake cable very loose and not locating in brake backplate (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mountings at rear badly deteriorated

offside headlamp has water inside

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perishing

rear brake application only just met requirements

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust tailpipe rubber mounts deteriorated

most of suspension rubbers have age related deterioration

movement on passenger seat mountings

offside rear tyre deteriorated/splitting/perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,882 miles

Both headlamps are just bright enough.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 93,880 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven nearside low and slow to react (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamps are just bright enough.

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,808 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 91,115 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,151 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 90,144 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 87,466 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 87,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 83,701 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 83,699 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 80,750 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (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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H463 GJO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H463 GJO, 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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H463 GJO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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