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H659 OVG

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH659 OVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 88,895 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 86,665 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear compensated valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,456 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator valve ,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated bracket mounting broken insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure support bearing to engine block (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator valve ,corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 83,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set are corroded on their working faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 83,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened axle set are corroded on their working faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 81,338 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,980 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury step support heavily corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,411 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,957 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,995 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 78,955 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,417 miles

Brake load valve deteriorated and leaking slightly

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 73,802 miles

steering uj has slight play

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver step slightly corroded

rear exhuast silencer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 73,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver step slightly corroded

steering uj has slight play

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,569 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,297 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 70,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,527 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

OSF brake binding on slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,730 miles

all exhaust rubber mounts persished

Pass 27 Aug 2009 68,157 miles

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

foot plate supports corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2009 68,128 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

foot plate supports corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2008 67,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 65,673 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 65,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount worn

stone chip in a zone

Pass 1 Sep 2006 63,181 miles

front disc's corroded on inside edges, exhaust mountings in poor condition

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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H659 OVG is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 H659 OVG, 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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H659 OVG is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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