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H171 YGU

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,997 mi
Last recorded138,997 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 YGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,997 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside outer driveshaft gaiter slightly insecure

slight coolant leak at radiator/ bottom radiator hose

Pass 24 Jul 2017 138,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2016 138,671 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 138,437 miles

rear bike rack is insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2014 137,578 miles

exhaust rubbers are split rear one broken

Fail 10 Apr 2014 137,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rubbers are split rear one broken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 136,681 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 135,528 miles

front brakes disc's are pitted and corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2011 135,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes disc's are pitted and corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,991 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Oct 2010 128,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 120,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 112,233 miles

exhaust is supported with wire

Pass 1 Jul 2006 106,497 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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H171 YGU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H171 YGU, 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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H171 YGU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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