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H653 AOD

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,467 mi
Last recorded45,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 AOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 45,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 44,475 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 44,475 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 40,264 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 39,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 39,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure whole panel insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 39,121 miles

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 26 May 2016 39,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 May 2015 37,922 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 37,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,709 miles

front lower cross member slightly corroded

o/s and n/s under front wings slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2013 37,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front lower cross member slightly corroded

o/s and n/s under front wings slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 37,109 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all wheel rims corroded

bonnet hinges corroded

front brake pads not clearly visible

front inner wings corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/f step corroded

o/s & n/s f chassis corroded

o/s / n/s tie bar bushes perished

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f step area corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear leaf springs corroded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 28 Jun 2012 37,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all wheel rims corroded

bonnet hinges corroded

front brake pads not clearly visible

front inner wings corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/f step corroded

o/s & n/s f chassis corroded

o/s / n/s tie bar bushes perished

o/s/f & n/s/f inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f step area corroded

rear brake backing plates corroded

rear exhaust rubber perished

rear leaf springs corroded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion under body

slight corrosion under bonnet

surface rust on front discs

Pass 13 May 2010 36,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,289 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safty catch not effective

Pass 1 May 2008 34,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,644 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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H653 AOD 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 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H653 AOD, 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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H653 AOD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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