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H934 KRU

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,014 mi
Last recorded103,014 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH934 KRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,014 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner panel (smash panel) corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 103,014 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre rubber mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner panel (smash panel) corroded

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 101,748 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 99,145 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NF/OF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NF/OF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 98,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 98,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,145 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion lower doors

rear lenses damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,129 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s anchoring brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion n/s and o/s leaf springs

Rear n/s and o/s lenses damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2021 95,945 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear x 2 leaf springs corroded

Rear x 2 lenses damaged

corrosion lower doors and inner front sills

Fail 5 Jan 2021 95,945 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear x 2 leaf springs corroded

Rear x 2 lenses damaged

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion lower doors and inner front sills

Fail 15 Dec 2020 95,933 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure x 2 (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear cross member hard corrosion

Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear x 2 lenses damaged

corrosion lower doors n/s and o/s and inner front sills

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s chassis under wings hard corrosion

Front x2 lower doors corrosion

Nearside head lamp contains water

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside seat belt socket damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear x2 lenses slight damage

Fail 6 Jan 2020 94,801 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s and o/s chassis under wings hard corrosion

Front x2 lower doors corrosion

Nearside head lamp contains water

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside seat belt socket damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear x2 lenses slight damage

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,609 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill hard corrosion

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play x4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2018 85,766 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 85,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,124 miles

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 84,117 miles

Front registration plate insecure front bumper insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

Oil leak ()

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,091 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer rear sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one exhaust rubber missing.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 80,959 miles

Centre exhaust section starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded, not excessive

Offside Front inner wing corroded, not excessive

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

spare tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded, not excessive

Offside Front inner wing corroded, not excessive

Pass 16 May 2015 80,668 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 79,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 77,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 75,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 69,197 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 69,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,845 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 65,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,931 miles

front flexi brake pipes have light cracking to outer covering

metal brake pipes starting to corode

ns mirror is of temporary type

windscreen washer switch operation is poor

Pass 12 May 2008 56,967 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions conoxide close to leagle limt

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2007 54,593 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 54,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,424 miles

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H934 KRU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H934 KRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H934 KRU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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