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H976 EGL

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,729 mi
Last recorded61,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH976 EGL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,729 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 61,728 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 61,530 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both leaking a little grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 61,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 59,975 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 59,372 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 59,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 56,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,843 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 52,455 miles

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 chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 51,128 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounts starting to perish

os front panel corroded close to suspension perscribed area

Pass 20 May 2008 50,796 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubber mounts starting to perish

Pass 30 May 2007 49,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight flat in ns rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,527 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 48,527 miles

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

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

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

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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H976 EGL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H976 EGL, 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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What year was H976 EGL registered?

H976 EGL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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