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H495 BNX

1990 Talbot Express 1500 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D78,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH495 BNX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 D
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 104,299 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 103,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 103,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,817 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished, some broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

towbar corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,922 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 4 Sep 2020 101,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 11 Sep 2019 100,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,834 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mountings perished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint attachment bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,567 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 99,533 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,755 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 97,705 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 97,621 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear foot brake reading low

all exhaust support rubbers perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,656 miles

Nearside handbrake reading low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside handbrake reading low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 89,356 miles

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

brake pad warning light wires not connected

o/s/f inner wing rusty

washers req adjusting

Fail 26 Jul 2013 89,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake pad warning light wires not connected

o/s/f inner wing rusty

washers req adjusting

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,263 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,541 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 67,797 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 64,206 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 62,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 58,866 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 58,866 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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H495 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 H495 BNX, 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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H495 BNX is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 D, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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