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H512 CBK

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 CBK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 55,593 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 55,539 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 54,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,055 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damage

Nearside Front Headlamp poor image

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp poor image

Offside Front headlamp condensated

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,550 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both headlamps condenstated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot poorly secured

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retracted

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both headlamps condenstated

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot poorly secured

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retracted

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,934 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,473 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 50,118 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,079 miles

Coolant level is below minimum mark

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,079 miles

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)

Coolant level is below minimum mark

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,885 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear gearbox mount deteriated.

slight seepage from offside front c.v gaitor.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 45,447 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear gearbox mount deteriated.

rear number plate lamps obstructed.

slight seepage from offside front c.v gaitor.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,447 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

vehicle leaning to o/s

Fail 4 Jun 2013 45,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

vehicle leaning to o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,739 miles

front bumper damaged

slight damage to offside rear light unit

Pass 20 May 2011 41,595 miles

corrosion to o/s/f wing

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust mounts weak

slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,586 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts perished

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 15 Jun 2010 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounts perished

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/sf o/s/f n/s/r tyres walls persihed

Fail 8 Jun 2009 40,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounts perished

n/sf o/s/f n/s/r tyres walls persihed

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2007 40,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 39,388 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 39,388 miles

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

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

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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H512 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H512 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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H512 CBK is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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