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H845 URC

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,518 mi
Last recorded88,518 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH845 URC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 87,523 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 85,360 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 83,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 82,290 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 82,289 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 81,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front outline marker lamps not working

Fail 20 Apr 2021 81,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front outline marker lamps not working

Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,679 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper reinforcement/mounting slightly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 80,679 miles

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

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper reinforcement/mounting slightly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a small pool of water forming in the base, not affecting headlamp beam image

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure but cannot fall from vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2018 80,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a small pool of water forming in the base, not affecting headlamp beam image

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer sidelight inoperative however 1 of 2 bulbs illuminated

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission possible drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure but cannot fall from vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator, bad earth but only slight (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on the outer edge

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator, bad earth but only slight (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 78,941 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 77,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,186 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 76,418 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,655 miles

nearside rear tyre perished/poor condition/worn on edge

offside headlamp pattern poor due to condensation

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 74,751 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,232 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r spring rear eye bush worn

runout on front brakes

slight exhaust blow at joints

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,288 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on both front inner wheel arches

slight runout on front brakes

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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H845 URC is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H845 URC, 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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H845 URC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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