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H687 WHD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,624 mi
Last recorded111,624 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH687 WHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 111,624 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Offside front sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,099 miles

Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle corroded to underside - not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2023 103,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,823 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 99,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,677 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 95,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 95,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel / engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 92,262 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,370 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 82,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bay under wheel arch by brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner bay under wheel arch by brake pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,878 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 75,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front box around weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,212 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,304 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 63,304 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,307 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,912 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cracks on nearside front tyre

cracks on nearside rear tyre

cracks on offside rear tyres side walls

Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake union on rear axle bolt insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2009 40,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,939 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 35,061 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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H687 WHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 H687 WHD, 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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H687 WHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 December 1990.

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