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H290 FBP

1991 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,034 mi
Last recorded67,034 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P63,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH290 FBP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 67,034 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 67,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,034 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 67,034 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 67,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,037 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 67,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 66,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 66,995 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,588 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,926 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 63,620 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 63,620 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,077 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 63,074 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 63,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,101 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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H290 FBP is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 63,836 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 H290 FBP, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H290 FBP is a 1991 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 9 May 1991.

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