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H796 GCV

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,747 mi
Last recorded81,747 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 GCV
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 81,747 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 81,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure 3 out of 4 broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 80,374 miles

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,320 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill excessive corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,647 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 79,647 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Exhaust system is in poor condition

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside sill holed not within prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 76,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 74,850 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,515 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,341 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 71,808 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 71,804 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear Offside rear tyres perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 69,268 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,268 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,995 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 65,053 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 62,602 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 62,602 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 62,081 miles

Some rust on both front inner wings!

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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H796 GCV is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H796 GCV, 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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H796 GCV is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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