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H852 ARR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,796 mi
Last recorded79,796 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH852 ARR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 79,796 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 79,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replace bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 78,347 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 78,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,138 miles

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,148 miles

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

exhaust knocking on chassis and tail pipe corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,140 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust knocking on chassis & tailpipe corroded

front crossmember corroding slightly

nearside & offside front brake pads wires disconnected

offside headlamp pattern only just visible

wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,423 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust is knocking on chassis

nearside front tie rod bush has slight play

offside front tie rod bush has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen left hand kick up and to low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

exhaust is knocking on chassis

nearside front tie rod bush has slight play

offside front tie rod bush has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wires disconnected

offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,874 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads wires disconnected

offside headlamp reflector deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear wheels binding slightly - tight spots

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 67,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated / missing - system still secure

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking slightly

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wheels binding slightly - tight spots

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers split - system still secure

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers split - system still secure

towbar electrical socket cover missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 60,918 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 60,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 60,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 59,036 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 57,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 56,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 55,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,159 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H852 ARR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H852 ARR, 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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H852 ARR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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