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HIB 8433

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIB 8433
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 119,485 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 119,399 miles

All of the underside has been undersealed.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear, not axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Head lamp beam deflectors fitted.

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 119,399 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Off side and near side (4.1.2 (c))

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

All of the underside has been undersealed.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front to rear, not axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 119,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember second in front of axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 119,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 119,229 miles

Reverse light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2019 119,229 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,810 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 10 Apr 2015 110,801 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Jul 2013 109,286 miles

N/S front bumper end mount bracket area corroded.

O/S front bumper end mount bracket area corroded.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

N/S front bumper end mount bracket area corroded.

O/S front bumper end mount bracket area corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 108,439 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 108,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,947 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 106,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,903 miles

rear springs bent double

Pass 30 May 2009 104,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 99,067 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 99,055 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 96,096 miles

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

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

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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HIB 8433 is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HIB 8433, 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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HIB 8433 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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