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H162 WVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,421 mi
Last recorded67,421 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH162 WVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2021 67,421 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose/drum (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along nearside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside reverse lamp not working

all general underbody cab/component corrosion

one exhaust rubber snapped,one missing,system still supported

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,466 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

offside reverse lamp not working

two snapped exhaust rubbers

Fail 14 Dec 2020 66,466 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

two snapped exhaust rubbers

Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp cracked glass

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partially obscured by spare wheel (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general body and component corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2019 65,062 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all rear lights,probable earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under master cylinder/bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp cracked glass

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread partially obscured by spare wheel (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all general body and component corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

temp type fuel cap / sealable

underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 64,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,565 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

advise front under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,560 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front bumper insecure

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

advise front under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,921 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2011 61,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,334 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 60,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs badly pitted

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,112 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2008 56,611 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 52,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,489 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H162 WVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H162 WVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H162 WVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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