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H819 VFM

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,745 mi
Last recorded22,745 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH819 VFM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 22,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 22,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 22,646 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 20,845 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,221 miles

c.o.3%

brake discs corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

wash wipe could be better

Fail 23 Feb 2021 20,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam very dim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

wash wipe could be better

brake discs corroded

c.o.3%

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 6 Jul 2019 19,381 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 19,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 17,983 miles

Exhaust manifold slight leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 16,902 miles

both rear leaf springs weak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 16,902 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear leaf springs weak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,757 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 16,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 13,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,900 miles

n/s/rear tyre heavly perished on side walls

Fail 4 Aug 2008 12,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 May 2007 12,318 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 12,318 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 11,991 miles

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

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

o/s rear wheel bearing not fully tested due to brake binding

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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H819 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H819 VFM, 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 H819 VFM registered?

H819 VFM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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