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H170 DNF

1990 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

63,244 mi
Last recorded63,244 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P61,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 DNF
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 63,244 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 63,244 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,824 miles

CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBERS PERISHED

Fail 16 Aug 2023 62,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT RUBBERS BROKEN

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,946 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 61,946 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,025 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 61,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2020 60,413 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Fail 12 Jan 2020 60,413 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 59,025 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 59,025 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,080 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 57,079 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,952 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,950 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

stone chip in ns screen

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,128 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,128 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriated

Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,468 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 52,033 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 52,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs corroded

center exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs corroded

center exhaust mount deteriated

Fail 22 Mar 2010 49,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,394 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,229 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both front wheel bearings have play.

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,771 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 42,771 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight blow on exhaust downpipe

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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H170 DNF is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 61,946 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H170 DNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H170 DNF is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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