1990 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · H178 FJB
1990 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 102,016 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H178 FJB Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2026
- 102,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H178 FJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Talbot Express (H178 FJB) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Steering (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
H178 FJB Mileage History
- 23/09/200582,461 mi
- 08/06/200782,804 mi+343 mi
- 16/03/201285,352 mi+2,548 mi
- 19/03/201385,486 mi+134 mi
- 20/03/201485,795 mi+309 mi
- 28/03/201485,796 mi+1 mi
- 19/06/201586,678 mi+882 mi
- 25/06/201586,682 mi+4 mi
- 26/06/201586,682 mi
- 25/05/201686,955 mi+273 mi
- 28/05/201686,955 mi
- 04/10/201787,435 mi+480 mi
- 01/10/201888,408 mi+973 mi
- 03/10/201989,315 mi+907 mi
- 01/10/202090,105 mi+790 mi
- 15/09/202191,078 mi+973 mi
- 28/09/202292,486 mi+1,408 mi
- 28/09/202394,782 mi+2,296 mi
- 11/09/2025100,081 mi+5,299 mi
- 14/09/2026102,016 mi+1,935 mi
Average of roughly 932 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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