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H753 DVS

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,394 mi
Last recorded122,394 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH753 DVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 122,394 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undersealed and suspension components aswell

Pass 14 Aug 2023 122,379 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,365 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 122,142 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,653 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust loose

Pass 14 Mar 2017 120,411 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 120,394 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 116,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded At nearside front inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 113,949 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 113,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 109,145 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,844 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 99,958 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 99,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,070 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 91,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,560 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 86,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,865 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 83,865 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

N/S door morror glass cracked

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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H753 DVS 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 72.7%.

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 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 H753 DVS, 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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What year was H753 DVS registered?

H753 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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