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H488 BNX

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH488 BNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 84,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently excessive movement , Swivel base does not remain in locked position (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chassis painted throughout

steering wheel off Centre

Pass 26 Sep 2023 81,885 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 79,944 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,862 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 79,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 79,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,181 miles

All brakes are fluctuating slightly

Both rear leaf spring mountings are corroded

Offside Rear air spring requires attention

Fail 5 Apr 2016 77,162 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

All brakes are fluctuating slightly

Both rear leaf spring mountings are corroded

Offside Rear air spring requires attention

Pass 30 May 2015 75,641 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 75,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear wheel bearings ahve slight play

n/s and o/s rear leaf spring (front mountings) are corroded.

n/s/f flexy brake hose is slightly damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 73,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal creeps down on road Vehicle DANGEROUS to drive on road

Pass 23 Jan 2013 72,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers perished

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front and rear high level marker lights inop

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and rear outline markers in-op

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,951 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 66,948 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose/bolt head popped thru sheild

switch pannel for headlights, hazzard lights, fog light and side lights pushed bk in to dash and not secure.

Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose/bolt head popped thru sheild

switch pannel for headlights, hazzard lights, fog light and side lights pushed bk in to dash and not secure.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,021 miles

Drivers seat belt centre stalk button missing

Marker lights at top of vehicle wrong way round

Fail 16 Jan 2009 60,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Drivers seat belt centre stalk button missing

Marker lights at top of vehicle wrong way round

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,965 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 54,535 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 54,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H488 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H488 BNX, 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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H488 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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