1990 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · H381 AFJ
1990 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 109,254 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1971cc
H381 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/06/2026
- 109,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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H381 AFJ Mileage History
- 07/12/2022109,071 mi
- 17/02/2023109,076 mi+5 mi
- 02/03/2023109,085 mi+9 mi
- 29/05/2024109,105 mi+20 mi
- 03/06/2026109,254 mi+149 mi
Average of roughly 52 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H381 AFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Talbot Express (H381 AFJ) between December 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure spring hanger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lamda sensor broken (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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