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H63 KLJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

92,561 mi
Last recorded92,561 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH63 KLJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,561 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 92,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 92,459 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Footbrake effort is only just above the limit.

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

Fail 20 May 2021 92,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inside wheelarch - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Above front end of rear spring - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Footbrake effort is only just above the limit.

Headlamps are starting to lose beam image clarity.

Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,181 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Pass 16 May 2019 91,529 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Slight noise heard from n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 14 May 2019 91,525 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor panel - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake discs are corroding.

Corrosion in various places.

Slight noise heard from n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 11 Jun 2018 91,086 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable & some which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front brake pads look low.

Headlamps are deteriorating & starting to lose beam image clarity.

Metal brake pipe going to lower o/s/f hose is corroding.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Slight fluctuation on front braking efforts.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Panel inside n/s front wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis outrigger - marked. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable & some which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front brake discs are corroded.

Front brake pads look low.

Headlamps are deteriorating & starting to lose beam image clarity.

Metal brake pipe going to lower o/s/f hose is corroding.

Oil on engine/gearbox.

Slight fluctuation on front braking efforts.

There is a nail in the tread of the n/s front tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,919 miles

Both n/s front brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the mot prescribed areas.

Drivers seat lower frame is corroded.

Front brake discs are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 22 May 2017 88,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front joint to manifold. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outrigger at front end of rear spring. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis outrigger at front end of rear spring. (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both hoses. (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking Failed during test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both n/s front brake hose ferrules are corroding.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the mot prescribed areas.

Drivers seat lower frame is corroded.

Front brake discs are corroding.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

NO BRAKES - BRAKE HOSE FAILED DURING TEST.

Pass 24 May 2016 87,312 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Brake pads look low.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Metal brake pipe going to lower o/s front brake hose is corroding.

There is a cut in the wall of the o/s front tyre.

Fail 24 May 2016 87,312 miles

Brake discs are corroding.

Brake pads look low.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Metal brake pipe going to lower o/s front brake hose is corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

There is a cut in the wall of the o/s front tyre.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,995 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is starting to corrode.

O/s front outer driveshaft vgaietr is fitted securely at present, but securing clip is rubbing against hub & may not last long.

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Rear spring mountings are corroding.

There is a cut in the wall of the n/s rear tyre.

There is a cut in the wall of the o/s front tyre.

Fail 21 May 2015 85,821 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake fluid level is close to minimum & fluid looks dirty.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s front hose is starting to corrode.

Rear spring mountings are corroding.

There is a cut in the wall of the n/s rear tyre.

There is a cut in the wall of the o/s front tyre.

There is water in the o/s front headlamp.

Pass 30 May 2014 83,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear most exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,304 miles

Headlamps are losing beam image clarity.

N/s rear tyre has cuts in the outer wall.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,245 miles

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

Headlamps are losing beam image clarity.

N/s rear tyre has cuts in the outer wall.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 78,807 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 75,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,980 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,470 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 71,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 71,272 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H63 KLJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 H63 KLJ, 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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H63 KLJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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