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H587 GBM

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,876 mi
Last recorded50,876 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH587 GBM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,876 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 50,873 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 50,868 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 50,859 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 50,857 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 47,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

different ply rated tyres on front axle

n/s front inner wing corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

different ply rated tyres on front axle

n/s front inner wing corroded but not holed

strong advise o/s front tyre badly cracked on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,056 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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H587 GBM is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H587 GBM, 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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What year was H587 GBM registered?

H587 GBM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 December 1990.

Is H587 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H587 GBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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