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H490 BNX

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,575 mi
Last recorded54,575 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 BNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,575 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front cross member and inner arches

steering is slightly rough

Fail 9 Oct 2021 54,575 miles

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

corrosion to front cross member and inner arches

steering is slightly rough

Pass 5 Dec 2019 54,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear bumper o/s corner missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 54,563 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

throttle sticking

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,012 miles

play in nearside rear and nearside front wheel bearings

rear leaf springs worn

some hub caps tight on valve stems

Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,012 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 x rubbers missing ,1 x perished (7.1.1)

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

play in nearside rear and nearside front wheel bearings

rear leaf springs worn

some hub caps tight on valve stems

Pass 14 Sep 2015 53,067 miles

corrosion in offside rear backplate

corrosion in sump

exhaust mounts missing (advise renewing)

light switch loose in dash

rear floor rotten

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,067 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes into hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion in offside rear backplate

corrosion in sump

exhaust mounts missing (advise renewing)

light switch loose in dash

misfire(advise attention)

rear floor rotten

Pass 30 Nov 2012 52,943 miles

o/s/f headlight backing dull

Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust mtgs perished

rear brake imballance 46%

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,917 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,870 miles

front wipers smear

nearside frony brake flexi hose perished

offside front outer cv boot perished

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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H490 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H490 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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H490 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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