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Talbot Express

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,971 cc

H159 GPBMOT history

H159 GPB is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 28 Sept 1990. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
58,914 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H159 GPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
28 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

H159 GPB was last recorded at 58,914 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,899 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
1,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,914 miles
  • 2021 – 57,899 miles
  • 2020 – 57,895 miles
  • 2019 – 56,388 miles
  • 2018 – 54,111 miles
  • 2017 – 50,001 miles
  • 2016 – 48,653 miles
  • 2015 – 44,555 miles
  • 2014 – 44,258 miles
  • 2013 – 44,119 miles
  • 2010 – 42,562 miles
  • 2009 – 40,806 miles
  • 2008 – 40,166 miles
  • 2007 – 39,177 miles
  • 2006 – 37,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,914 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake compensator valve stiff

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,914 miles (+1,015)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    58,914 miles
    Test number
    224086527572
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake compensator valve stiff

  2. Pass57,899 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    487530669747
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail57,898 miles (+3)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    283218927721
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail57,895 miles (+1,507)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    940168359654
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,388 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,388 miles
    Test number
    787219967558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,382 miles (+2,271)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,382 miles
    Test number
    959699121472
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fronts (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mount rubbers missing in middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front bumper mounts corroded, bumper still secure

  7. Pass54,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    874467527970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail54,111 miles (+4,110)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    495794741365
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,001 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,001 miles
    Test number
    306339584692
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLAMPS FITTED WITH TEMPORY BEAM DEFLECTERS
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail49,922 miles (+1,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,922 miles
    Test number
    741728895146
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass48,653 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    573113439112
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Fail48,616 miles (+4,061)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,616 miles
    Test number
    306204613560
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Fail44,555 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    226327445416
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass44,555 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    479417845119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail44,258 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    619243854163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake hoses and pipes covered in thick black paint

  16. Pass44,258 miles (+139)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    778923554101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake hoses and pipes covered in thick black paint

  17. Pass44,119 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    106291813298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vechile
    • NoteUndersheild spray to most of vechile

  18. Fail44,119 miles (+1,557)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,119 miles
    Test number
    717011803251
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vechile
    • NoteUndersheild spray to most of vechile

  19. Pass42,562 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    42,562 miles
    Test number
    563087990162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,806 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    931732389146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,166 miles (+989)12 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    40,166 miles
    Test number
    854510878105
    • NoteB/Hoses getting corroded at ferrules
    • NoteBattery tray getting corroded
    • NoteBrake limiter valve bearly moving when service brake is operated (Seizing up)
    • NoteExhaust front silencer box rattles (Baffles loose)
    • NoteFront B/Hoses starting to crack and perrish (Esp N/S/F)
    • NoteFront and rear suspension and brake components getting corroded
    • NoteFront to rear chassis,crossmembers and shackle mount areas all getting abit corroded
    • NoteGENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES)
    • NoteN/S/F metal b/pipes getting corroded
    • NoteO/S and N/S front inner w/arch areas at bumper and mount areas getting corroded through (NOT yet within fail limits at time of test)
    • NoteServo unit abit corroded
    • NoteWheels getting corroded

  22. Pass39,177 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,177 miles
    Test number
    290249257125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,126 miles (+2,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    991916037151
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

  24. Pass37,121 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    37,121 miles
    Test number
    224720366114
    • NotePark brake effort low

  25. Fail37,114 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    464992656128
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • NoteRear brakehose rerrules corroded.

Questions about H159 GPB

Does H159 GPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H159 GPB expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H159 GPB?
The MOT on H159 GPB expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H159 GPB done?
H159 GPB was recorded at 58,914 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 1,386 miles a year.
Has H159 GPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H159 GPB has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on H159 GPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H159 GPB find?
H159 GPB passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; rear brake compensator valve stiff.

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