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OIL 8107

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,687 mi
Last recorded62,687 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8107
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,687 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age deteriation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 62,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 62,687 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,630 miles

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

Cross member surface rust.

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,321 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

x2 exhaust rubber mounts are missing

Fail 31 May 2014 62,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

x2 exhaust rubber mounts are missing

Pass 20 May 2013 60,321 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 60,312 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 59,592 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 59,347 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,314 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,591 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 54,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 50,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 47,340 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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OIL 8107 is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OIL 8107, 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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OIL 8107 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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