1990 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · H188 CBK
1990 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 44,648 miles. MOT expired on 11 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H188 CBK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 44,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H188 CBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Talbot Express (H188 CBK) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
H188 CBK Mileage History
- 18/01/202344,489 mi
- 31/01/202344,489 mi
- 01/05/202444,506 mi+17 mi
- 12/03/202544,648 mi+142 mi
Average of roughly 74 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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