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Talbot Express 1000 P

White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,971 cc

H212 FCVMOT history

H212 FCV is a white petrol Talbot Express 1000 P first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
89,979 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H212 FCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express 1000 P
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,971 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

H212 FCV was last recorded at 89,979 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2021: 88,055 miles, lower than 88,059 miles on 24 Jan 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,971 miles · 26 May 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,979 miles
  • 2022 – 88,136 miles
  • 2021 – 88,055 miles
  • 2018 – 88,059 miles
  • 2017 – 77,748 miles
  • 2013 – 77,670 miles
  • 2012 – 76,386 miles
  • 2011 – 74,698 miles
  • 2010 – 73,884 miles
  • 2009 – 71,350 miles
  • 2008 – 67,979 miles
  • 2007 – 65,725 miles
  • 2006 – 64,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,979 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,979 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    249187296606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail89,971 miles (+1,835)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,971 miles
    Test number
    334561588892
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass88,136 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,136 miles
    Test number
    809392182701
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass88,055 miles (-4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    125359004108
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion under body

  5. Fail88,059 miles (+10,311)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    669169035645
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A piler (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass77,748 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,748 miles
    Test number
    888806222187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail77,736 miles (+66)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    923389098775
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass77,670 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    299377573419
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail77,670 miles (+1,284)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    609477673197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass76,386 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    275309072100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNoise from brakes when brake pedal is pressed

  11. Fail76,386 miles (+1,688)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,386 miles
    Test number
    875749672159
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNoise from brakes when brake pedal is pressed

  12. Pass74,698 miles (+814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,698 miles
    Test number
    158985151131
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass73,884 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    430712050129
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on floor
    • NoteDriver seat slightly insecure

  14. Fail73,884 miles (+2,534)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    543582350146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on floor
    • NoteDriver seat slightly insecure

  15. Pass71,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    181504169157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,350 miles (+3,371)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,350 miles
    Test number
    962484769131
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass67,979 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    243732778447
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass65,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,725 miles
    Test number
    221028277175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,725 miles (+1,389)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,725 miles
    Test number
    564387377150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass64,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    64,336 miles
    Test number
    594060466145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H212 FCV

Does H212 FCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H212 FCV expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H212 FCV?
The MOT on H212 FCV expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H212 FCV done?
H212 FCV was recorded at 89,979 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 1,509 miles a year.
Has H212 FCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H212 FCV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2023.
Has the mileage on H212 FCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H212 FCV find?
H212 FCV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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