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H624 KEY

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH624 KEY
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion in exhaust system

corrosion in front inner wheel arches

oil leak

rear wheels are bigger than front wheels

slight play inner rack ends

vehicle underside covered with thick underseal

rear wheels inner sidewalls touching rear leaf springs

Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,073 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 87,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,027 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2012 86,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 86,476 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,438 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,819 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s n/s front and rear tyres cracking on outer walls

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Aug 2010 85,819 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

o/s n/s front and rear tyres cracking on outer walls

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,819 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Jul 2009 85,819 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,794 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 85,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 82,438 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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H624 KEY is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H624 KEY, 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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H624 KEY is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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