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H848 URC

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,850 mi
Last recorded119,850 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 URC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 119,850 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cable guides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive back plates both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reg plate not within the vicinity of the reg lamp

undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,850 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front of the springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all springs & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reg lamp not in the vicinity of the reg plate

Fail 17 Feb 2025 119,849 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both backing plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front of the springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all springs & arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reg lamp not in the vicinity of the reg plate

Pass 22 Dec 2023 119,848 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout and heavy corrosion on suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

registration plate not located within the vicinity of the reg lamps

Fail 21 Dec 2023 119,848 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing all (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout and heavy corrosion on suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

registration plate not located within the vicinity of the reg lamps

Fail 24 Oct 2023 119,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake performance unable to be tested rigid pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced above jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded attachment arms and original rear bumper (6.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion throughout and to suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 119,833 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,833 miles

Fuel system component leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 119,732 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 115,523 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 115,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 110,734 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 107,434 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 107,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 104,792 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r top marker light inop

Fail 10 Aug 2012 104,792 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r top marker light inop

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,968 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points corroded away

Fail 12 Aug 2011 102,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f jacking points corroded away

Pass 11 Aug 2010 90,448 miles

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

minor corrosion near front jacking points lower wheel arches

Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Jul 2008 95,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 93,528 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 93,528 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 90,751 miles

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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H848 URC is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H848 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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H848 URC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 August 1990.

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