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H511 CBK

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,584 mi
Last recorded135,584 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 CBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,584 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 135,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

front battery cable insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2024 135,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 135,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 134,495 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak gear ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 134,460 miles

headlamps checked on adapters

Pass 4 Aug 2014 133,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 133,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 133,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

battery loose

Pass 10 Aug 2011 131,187 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 131,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 130,037 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

General underside corrosion on vehicle front to rear

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,796 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 129,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

flakey corrosion on both rear spring hanger sections

Pass 14 Apr 2007 127,554 miles

heavy perishing on exhaust rubber mountains

heavy surface corrosion on exhaust system.

heavy surface corrosion on rear spring hangar mountain areas

Pass 5 Jan 2006 124,934 miles

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

slight play in o/s front track rod end

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

tappley meter used for brake performance due to unable to determine weight of vehicle

Fail 22 Dec 2005 124,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery insecure

frount tyres 185-14 rear tyres 195-14

heavy perishing on all rubber exhaust mountins

oil leak

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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H511 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H511 CBK, 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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H511 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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