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H817 OMS

1990 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,678 mi
Last recorded61,678 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D100,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 OMS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,678 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

o/s/f out rigger holed and corroded not in 30cm of suspension components

slight oil leaks

slight play in o/s/f inner joint

Pass 19 Jun 2023 61,128 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/f inner steering rack joint slight play

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2022 60,112 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 58,459 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,417 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,233 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,738 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,957 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 55,957 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 54,259 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front pads look low.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,967 miles

Front tyres started to crack..Front pads look low..N/s/f tyre uneven wear..O/s/f washer not working...

Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,960 miles

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

Front tyres started to crack..Front pads look low..N/s/f tyre uneven wear..O/s/f washer not working...

Pass 24 May 2011 50,867 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,881 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting through out vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2009 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion starting through out vehicle

Pass 1 May 2008 47,018 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 47,018 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,856 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 46,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,523 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 46,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

centre exhaust mounting ring missing but not insecure

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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H817 OMS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H817 OMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H817 OMS is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 3 September 1990.

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