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H163 GPB

1990 Talbot Express 1500 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,894 mi
Last recorded58,894 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D78,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 GPB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 56,060 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 56,060 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 55,486 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,224 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 54,554 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,119 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished/cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished/cracked. (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 53,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,194 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 52,277 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,607 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 49,608 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,608 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 48,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 48,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 47,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,935 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 45,196 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 D?

Based on 6,119 MOT tests across 476 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
1,140
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
476
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 316
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 167
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 152
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H163 GPB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 78,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H163 GPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H163 GPB is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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