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H526 LOE

1990 Talbot Express

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,703 mi
Last recorded67,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH526 LOE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 67,703 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

suspension and underbody have corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,528 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded and bushes deteriorated. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 60,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 60,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,144 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 56,143 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,019 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded but outwith prescribed area

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2016 52,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 52,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 51,203 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 51,203 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,076 miles

front number slight crack

nearside & offside front brake disc inner faces slightly pitted

slight corrosion at offside front inner wing panel

Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,025 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack front no plate

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,025 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small crack front no plate

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,244 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 37,244 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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H526 LOE is a 1990 Talbot Express in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H526 LOE, 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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H526 LOE is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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