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H961 EBU

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

61,939 mi
Last recorded61,939 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 EBU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 61,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front battery tray corroded

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

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

underside corroded

underside undersealed black

Fail 20 Aug 2025 61,938 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury around screen (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front battery tray corroded

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

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

underside black undersealed

underside corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 61,934 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front tie bar brackets/mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring anchor brackets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside surface corroded throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray corroding

Fail 28 Jun 2024 61,934 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front tie bar brackets/mounts corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring anchor brackets corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside surface corroded throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray corroding

Fail 24 May 2024 61,934 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dim (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Road wheel badly distorted excessively corroded wheels/wheel rims ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR ANCHOR PLATES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play AND INNER TIE ROD/ RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TIE ROD BRACKETS CORRODING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDERSIDE SURFACE CORRODED THROUGHOUT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

battery tray corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 61,931 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear dirty (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL WHEELS CORRODING AT RIMS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE/CHASSIS/CROSSMEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,929 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and crossmembers in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,924 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod / rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and crossmembers in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,720 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

panel behind front bumper slightly corroded

rear suspension slightly corroded

wipers slightly slow

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,683 miles

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,683 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,274 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 60,958 miles

front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Oct 2014 60,949 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,374 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 59,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre getting perished

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre getting perished

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,490 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,466 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,731 miles

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

o/s/f rack gaiter has slight misting of oil

Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s/f rack gaiter has slight misting of oil

Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,599 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 55,402 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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H961 EBU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 H961 EBU, 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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H961 EBU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 December 1990.

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