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H176 WRB

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,763 mi
Last recorded94,763 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH176 WRB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 94,763 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber mounting deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,907 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n\s and o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n\s and o\s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 88,906 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 85,201 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 85,185 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,595 miles

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

Offside door step damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2021 83,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside door step damaged

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust adequately supported

Fail 6 Aug 2020 82,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers seat belt slow to retract

rear exhaust adequately supported

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,922 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. cant be moved (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 77,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 76,836 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 May 2017 76,834 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,566 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,529 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 66,502 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,459 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,572 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,888 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,073 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 45,073 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 40,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,881 miles

o/s n/s front discs corroding on insides

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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H176 WRB is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 H176 WRB, 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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H176 WRB is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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