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H616 VVO

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH616 VVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 122,563 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 121,697 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 121,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak on joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 120,080 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 118,890 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 118,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,450 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 116,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 115,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,799 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 113,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 113,760 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,652 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 113,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake lever ratchet worn

Nearside rear centre reflector missing

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 11,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust rubber mounting weak

Rear Park brake return spring broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 113,375 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 112,083 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 112,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 106,603 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,284 miles

underside surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,021 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

under side has corrosion forming on components and structure/seams

Fail 5 Jul 2007 103,085 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 103,085 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 100,661 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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H616 VVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H616 VVO, 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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H616 VVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 September 1990.

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