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H566 EBC

1990 Talbot Express 1000 D

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

134,994 mi
Last recorded134,994 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D100,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH566 EBC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 134,994 miles

Emissions unable to be completed large hole in exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring mount areas (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))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside handbrake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by m/cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,706 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coming out of master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

sills and outriggers slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 134,698 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

sills and outriggers corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2022 132,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 132,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 130,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

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

both rear shock covers staring to corrode

fan belt slipping

Fail 28 Oct 2020 130,483 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OSF WINDSCREEN SCUTTLE OSF ENGINE MOUNT NSF MID SLIDING DOOR MOUNT OSF INNER WHEEL ARCH OSF OUTRIGGER OSF STEP OSR INNER ARCH OSR LEAF SPRING MOUNT CORROSION NSR TOWING EYE NS MID SILL FRACTURED OSR LEAF SPRING MOUNT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 30 May 2019 129,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to vehicle

Fail 29 May 2019 129,655 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill closing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner rear quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2018 129,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres cracking up slightly in treads

offside rear closing panel corroded

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2018 129,391 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres cracking up slightly in treads

offside rear closing panel corroded

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

Fail 12 Jun 2018 129,364 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear closing panel corroded X2

front tyres cracking up slightly in treads

nearside rear closing panel corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,146 miles

Offside Front Inner wing condition

Fail 30 Jun 2017 129,146 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing condition

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 128,870 miles

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

all exhaust rubbers very perished

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,866 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all exhaust rubbers very perished

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 128,555 miles

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

exhaust rubbers missing after middle box

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2014 128,546 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust rubbers missing after middle box

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,008 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 128,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wheel arches corroded

o/s front copper brake pipe close to wheel when on full lock

Pass 15 Aug 2011 125,732 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 125,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 124,863 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 124,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 124,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 124,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 123,084 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 120,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 116,815 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 D?

Based on 1,131 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
1,548
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 111
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Brake pipe excessively corroded 75
constant velocity joint gaiter split 53
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H566 EBC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,927 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 1000 D fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H566 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H566 EBC is a 1990 Talbot Express 1000 D, first registered on 27 September 1990.

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