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H797 AFB

1990 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 AFB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 70,599 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 70,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 70,598 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,564 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,562 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Front Upper Position lamp not working both top marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Position lamp not working both top marker lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has an unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 70,551 miles

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

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has an unsafe modification (2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 70,475 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Feb 2019 70,470 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,314 miles

OSF CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,676 miles

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

underbody covered in thick black undercoat

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,169 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle holed by corrosion in several places outside prescribed areas

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 69,169 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

All suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Vehicle holed by corrosion in several places outside prescribed areas

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,021 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Clutch slipping

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

Handbrake return spring corroded and weakened handbrake returns satisfactorily

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Temporary repairs evident on corroded areas outside prescribed areas

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vrhicle structure holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,307 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 68,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,534 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

LPG System fitted unable to check for leaks no gas in tank

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

LPG System fitted unable to check for leaks no gas in tank

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,043 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,209 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,209 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front inner wheel arch excessivley corroded

front panel excessivley corroded so making bumper insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,098 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 62,098 miles

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine over heating coolant fan not working

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 56,106 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 56,106 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 52,232 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 52,231 miles

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

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

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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H797 AFB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 H797 AFB, 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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H797 AFB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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