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H608 VCP

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 VCP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 153,055 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 151,793 miles

Front brake disks corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 151,793 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disks corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 150,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front brake disd condition

Pass 11 Mar 2014 146,969 miles

advise front brake disc wear

advise slight lift in near side lower ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2014 146,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

advise front brake disc wear

advise slight lift in near side lower ball joint

Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,545 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 142,539 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 137,750 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 137,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 130,787 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight humin noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Underseal throughout underbody

Fail 8 Mar 2011 130,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight humin noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Underseal throughout underbody

Pass 10 Mar 2010 121,421 miles

All brake & fuel pipes heavily covered in spray paint

Handbrake travel

Security of drivers seat

Wear to front tyres

Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,132 miles

Corosion to front brake hose ferrules

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight humin noise from rear wheel bearings

Underbody & all brake pipes & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Wear to front brake pads

Fail 6 Mar 2009 112,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corosion to front brake hose ferrules

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Slight humin noise from rear wheel bearings

Underbody & all brake pipes & fuel pipes heavily covered in underseal

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2008 102,123 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,947 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 92,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,350 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 83,259 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 83,259 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H608 VCP is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H608 VCP, 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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H608 VCP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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