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H594 JJT

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

173,234 mi
Last recorded173,234 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH594 JJT
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 173,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 173,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working all rear brake lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 172,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 172,038 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 171,416 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 171,416 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 170,687 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 169,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 168,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 168,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 165,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Sump. ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 162,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 162,863 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 160,058 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 160,058 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 158,856 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 158,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 157,022 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 157,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 152,500 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 152,500 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 152,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 152,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate faded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 145,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 145,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2007 139,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 134,138 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 134,138 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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H594 JJT is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H594 JJT, 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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H594 JJT is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 October 1990.

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