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H274 YES

1990 Talbot Express 1500 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,941 mi
Last recorded57,941 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P61,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH274 YES
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 57,941 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 18 Jul 2025 57,275 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 57,251 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,079 miles

Parking brake requires attention

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mounting / chassis rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,513 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Both head light beam images require attention

Parking brake operation requires attention

Various areas of old age has started

Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rigger / jacking point (3.1.9)

Both front brake discs are corroded

Both head light beam images require attention

Parking brake operation requires attention

Various areas of old age has started

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,442 miles

Exhaust has a slight leak

Parking brake requires attention

Rear service brake requires attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various suspension components are corroded

Offside Front chassis rigger / jacking point corroded and damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2016 55,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake requires attention

Rear service brake requires attention

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

various suspension components are corroded

Offside Front chassis rigger / jacking point corroded and damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,414 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Various areas of corrosion has started

Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,413 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Both rear wheel bearings have very slight play

Various areas of corrosion has started

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,271 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 55,271 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,128 miles

Both rear chassis beams corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front chassis corroded (double skin)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,128 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear chassis beams corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front chassis corroded (double skin)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,024 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 52,947 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,113 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,467 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 485,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 48,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 47,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,997 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 42,997 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 38,036 miles

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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H274 YES is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H274 YES, 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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H274 YES is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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