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H519 XTS

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,719 mi
Last recorded96,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH519 XTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 96,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR PANEL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,224 miles

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation & reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside & o/s rear brake plates heavily corroded

Nearside & o/s sills corroded but not effecting vehicle structure

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 92,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation & reflector (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside & o/s rear brake plates heavily corroded

Nearside & o/s sills corroded but not effecting vehicle structure

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 89,155 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,037 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,392 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

Offside front corner (body) slightly holed and corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear leaf springs worn

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Slight oil leak

Slight play in upper steering column joint

Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,392 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Lower engine mount slightly deteriorated

Offside front corner (body) slightly holed and corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear leaf springs worn

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Slight oil leak

Slight play in upper steering column joint

Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,839 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,723 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 75,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 75,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 62,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 62,752 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,639 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 57,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 56,046 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 56,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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H519 XTS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H519 XTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H519 XTS registered?

H519 XTS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 November 1990.

Is H519 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H519 XTS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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