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H552 LAJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

95,635 mi
Last recorded95,635 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH552 LAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 95,635 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Surface rust underside.

Underside covered in sealant.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 95,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Surface rust underside.

Underside covered in sealant.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 95,559 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight wear gearbox mount. Surface rust underside

Underside covered in sealant

Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,559 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight wear gearbox mount. Surface rust underside

Underside covered in sealant

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,559 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective plus rear perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Slight wear gbox mount.

Surface rust underside.

Underside covered in sealant.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 95,396 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded and covered in underseal

Fail 26 Jun 2021 95,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp internal broken and insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up on incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded and covered in underseal

Pass 29 Jun 2020 93,991 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,712 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 93,712 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 93,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension component inscure (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded in area of rear leaf spring front mounts (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering in area of n/s and o/s front jacking points (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 90,885 miles

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,885 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour marker (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired flexi insecure (3.6.A.3)

Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 88,582 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 88,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,735 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,735 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,982 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 82,872 miles

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 82,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,580 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front brake flexy clip missing but still secure

nearside rear handbrake reading sligthly low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 60,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,803 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 58,803 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,416 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting to perish

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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H552 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 H552 LAJ, 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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H552 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 22 September 1990.

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