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H516 RKG

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,111 mi
Last recorded102,111 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 RKG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 102,111 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door corroded

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 101,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both o/s and n/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Front Lower door corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 99,995 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower lower door rusty

Pass 20 May 2022 98,822 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also system deteriorated and two rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Scuttle panel and drivers door bottom corroded and holed

Pass 25 May 2021 96,162 miles

Drivers door bottom corroded.

Windscreen scuttle panel corners corroded.

Fail 19 May 2021 96,162 miles

Brake performance not tested due to servo not working (1.2.1 (g))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached mounting point corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 96,108 miles

All suspension components have signs of rust forming.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 96,091 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

All suspension component have signs of surface rust forming.

Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,732 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x5 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 94,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front innersill starting to corrode

Nearside parking brake reduced effect

extensive welded repairs

ply floor starting to deteriorate

spare tyre defective splits in sidewall

Fail 29 Jun 2016 94,136 miles

Electrical wiring insecure to trailer socket (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front innersill starting to corrode

Nearside parking brake reduced effect

extensive welded repairs

ply floor starting to deteriorate

spare tyre defective splits in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,830 miles

battery loose but secure

hand brake slight high travel

nsr tyre perished

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,829 miles

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

battery loose but secure

hand brake slight high travel

nsr tyre perished

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,732 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside parking brake reduced effect

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,732 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside parking brake reduced effect

Fail 22 May 2013 88,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 88,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 87,797 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 87,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 85,804 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 85,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 84,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 78,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 77,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,403 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 75,403 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,260 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,260 miles

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

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

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

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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H516 RKG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 H516 RKG, 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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H516 RKG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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