1990 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · H447 JHP
1990 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 92,670 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H447 JHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2026
- 92,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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H447 JHP Mileage History
- 10/08/202286,924 mi
- 18/08/202389,022 mi+2,098 mi
- 07/08/202490,636 mi+1,614 mi
- 01/09/202592,295 mi+1,659 mi
- 13/07/202692,670 mi+375 mi
Average of roughly 1,465 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H447 JHP 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 (H447 JHP) between August 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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