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H988 CPX

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,744 mi
Last recorded62,744 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 CPX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 62,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 62,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 62,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,495 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,845 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 61,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,138 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,739 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 58,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 56,431 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,518 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,683 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,733 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 45,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 42,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,532 miles

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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H988 CPX is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H988 CPX, 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 H988 CPX registered?

H988 CPX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 28 December 1990.

Is H988 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H988 CPX shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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