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H72 DMJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,764 mi
Last recorded83,764 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH72 DMJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,764 miles

various areas on underside corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,601 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake ferrules corroded

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded and holed

Nearside rear brake ferrule corroded

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

Underneath of vehicle rusty at front

Fail 23 Jun 2018 81,601 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at front and at rear including at t-piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside and offside front brake ferrules corroded

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded and holed

Nearside rear brake ferrule corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Underneath of vehicle rusty at front

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,538 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along inner chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,538 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded along inner chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 78,939 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,939 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,201 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 77,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 75,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 75,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r radius arm partially siezed battery insecure handbrake rod support loose

Pass 16 Jul 2011 72,957 miles

Battery insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Jul 2011 72,954 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 70,044 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 69,500 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 67,514 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 67,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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H72 DMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H72 DMJ, 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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H72 DMJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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