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H654 AOD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH654 AOD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2022 30,418 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cannot check condition of wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Central and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Main beam tell-tale permanently on

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,622 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 29,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,106 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 29,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 26 May 2016 26,424 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 May 2016 26,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear air bags perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,910 miles

n/s rear body damaged

one exhaust rubber missing

one n/s/r side lamp out

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,750 miles

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

battrey loose

Fail 28 Jan 2011 20,650 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 20,650 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

moderate play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight corrosion to centre to rear brake pipe

slight perishing to rear suspension air bellows

Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,133 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

moderate play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight corrosion to centre to rear brake pipe

slight perishing to rear suspension air bellows

Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,360 miles

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

non standard airbag belows on rear not working

o/s rear shocker mounted opposite way to n/s

slight play in o/s top stut mount

slight play in streeing rack joints

Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,443 miles

slight dammage to nearside lower ball joint nut

Pass 31 Oct 2005 11,415 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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H654 AOD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H654 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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H654 AOD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 October 1990.

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