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H715 JJA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH715 JJA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 90,002 miles

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2023 89,237 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,506 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 87,932 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,412 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,408 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box loos (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner step hold (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,535 miles

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded bout not hold

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front step holed outwith prescribed area

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outrigger holed outwith prescribed area

both rear flexy hoses ferrulles corroded

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,034 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 84,290 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

NO HANDBRAKE TEST DUE TO BROKEN CABLE

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,792 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISORY OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT WEAR ALSO NEASIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 81,816 miles

back brake efforts just met

Pass 29 Jun 2011 80,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 78,220 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,809 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 75,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,577 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,517 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 68,492 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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H715 JJA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H715 JJA, 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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H715 JJA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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