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PIB 3260

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,085 mi
Last recorded75,085 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIB 3260
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,085 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and front (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,035 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective anti-torque mounting

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 74,841 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess anti-torque mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 74,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps kick-up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess anti-torque mounting rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,820 miles

vehicle has met minimum standards on a few items of mot test

Fail 25 May 2022 74,820 miles

Exhaust system insecure PIPE TO MAIN BOX SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective CONDENSATION FULL OF WATER (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING AT ROAD WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure DOOR MIRROR (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR OUTSIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 74,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp Aim obviously incorrect (headlamp full of water) (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working Wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body corroded (inner wheel arch)

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Position lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,587 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,970 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake servo leaking brakes not checked as engine stalling and no servo assistance (3.6.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2014 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 67,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,144 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,897 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 26 May 2010 60,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,963 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,963 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,813 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,813 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,625 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 54,825 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 54,825 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2005 51,791 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 51,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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PIB 3260 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 64.3%.

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 PIB 3260, 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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PIB 3260 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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