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H701 LEF

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 LEF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 70,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs inner surface area poor

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2020 70,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across rear axle at cylinder ends poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2020 70,358 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal going to the floor before vehicle stopped (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across rear axle at cylinder ends poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

both front outer c.v boots deteriorated

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust rubbers deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 70,100 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front understep corroding

Nearside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front understep corroding

Offside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 18 Jun 2019 70,100 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front understep corroding

Nearside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front understep corroding

Offside Front underwing close to bumper mount corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2018 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both images faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front w/bearing play

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,695 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 68,657 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Front front brake application uneven 32% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop light on instead of tail light. (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 68,614 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,509 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 64,496 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,531 miles

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

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

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

rear spring leaves covered not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

low effort nearside handbrake

rear spring leaves covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,102 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

brake master cylinder seals deteriorated

filler neck deteriorated(borderline)

free play detected in steering column(borderline)

n/s steering rack boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)

o/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)

both batteries insecure

brake fluid low

Fail 5 Aug 2011 53,102 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

brake master cylinder seals deteriorated

filler neck deteriorated(borderline)

free play detected in steering column(borderline)

n/s steering rack boot deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)

o/s/r tyre cracking(borderline)

both batteries insecure

brake fluid low

Pass 27 May 2010 47,957 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 47,726 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Secondary battery cable trailing on drive shaft tempary repair carried out (secured to body)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 42,507 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 35,425 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 35,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 33,161 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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H701 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 H701 LEF, 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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H701 LEF is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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