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H521 CSL

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,626 mi
Last recorded58,626 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 CSL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 58,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,621 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 58,528 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 57,216 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroding across rear axle.

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

no reserve travel left on handbrake

Fail 25 Apr 2018 57,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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 Steering locking device insecure bolts loose (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

both rear wheel bearings getting noisey

no reserve travel left on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2017 56,843 miles

bottom leaf in both rear springs moved slightly

under vehicle rusty various

Pass 5 May 2016 56,210 miles

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisey and play

Fail 16 Mar 2016 56,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,848 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 55,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,488 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 53,485 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 48,642 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 48,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,081 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,676 miles

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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H521 CSL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H521 CSL, 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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H521 CSL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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