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B12 JMA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,929 mi
Last recorded92,929 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,929 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 92,920 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside track rod end slight play

Rear brake hose poor condition

Fail 10 May 2018 92,920 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside track rod end slight play

Offside wiper split

Rear brake hose poor condition

water in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 3 May 2017 92,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 91,332 miles

Battery warning light on

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,312 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery warning light on

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 89,388 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 88,827 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,106 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,868 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 86,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,940 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,223 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,097 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 81,094 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 79,090 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 75,202 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 73,797 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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B12 JMA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B12 JMA, 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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B12 JMA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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