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H511 JBL

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,045 mi
Last recorded64,045 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH511 JBL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,045 miles

extensive repairs have been made too underside

front discs corroded

heavy surface corrosion too underside

near side beam pattern poor

off side inner and outer door sill corroded

rear inner arch lips have some corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2016 64,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported ring (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs corroded

heavy surface corrosion too underside

off side inner and outer door sill corroded

rear inner arch lips have some corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,033 miles

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

first exhaust box deteriorated internally

Fail 17 Apr 2015 63,033 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

first exhaust box deteriorated internally

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,871 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 54,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 91,566 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust centre silencer rubbers perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,381 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

also both head light brakets broken but secure with cable ties

nsf tyre perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,381 miles

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

also both head light brakets broken but secure with cable ties

nsf tyre perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 88,368 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cracking nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,206 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 88,042 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 88,042 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 87,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 86,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small chip in windscreen bottom

Fail 18 Aug 2006 86,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,384 miles

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

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 JBL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H511 JBL, 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 JBL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 November 1990.

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