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H178 WVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

50,349 mi
Last recorded50,349 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 WVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 50,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 49,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,035 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 49,035 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 49,035 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head lamp full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 45,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 45,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,341 miles

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 43,332 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven 54% imbalance, offside weak (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,166 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 40,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired disconnected and siezed (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion side step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,415 miles

Both rear road wheels are corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Park brake cable is corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The offside front inner sill is corroded near jacking point but outside the prescribed area

The offside front sill is corroded but outside any prescribed areas

The offside front step is corroded

The rear suspension is rough throughout lateral movement

There is corrosion throughout the offside front suspension components

There is corrsion on the nearside wheel arch ut no sharp edges

Fail 17 Jun 2014 38,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear road wheels are corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Park brake cable is corroded

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

Spare tyre defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The offside front inner sill is corroded near jacking point but outside the prescribed area

The offside front sill is corroded but outside any prescribed areas

The offside front step is corroded

The offside front tyre is perished

The rear suspension is rough throughout lateral movement

There is corrosion throughout the offside front suspension components

There is corrsion on the nearside wheel arch ut no sharp edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion at offside front step and offside front jacking point

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

offside rear suspension rough in operation

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2013 38,348 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion at offside front step and offside front jacking point

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

offside rear suspension rough in operation

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,316 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

offside front chassis and sill is holed corroded

rear suspension movment impaired

Fail 29 Jun 2012 38,316 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front and offside rear tyre perished

offside front chassis and sill is holed corroded

rear suspension movment impaired

Pass 10 May 2011 38,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear road wheels corroded

fuel fillter rubbing on air pipe

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear suspension stiff in operation

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,278 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filter rubbing on inter cooler pipe

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2009 37,526 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offsise rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Apr 2009 37,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

offsise rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2008 36,172 miles

engine under tray condition

exhaust mounting condition

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all flexi pipes condition

both rear wheelbearings play

load sensing valve linkage condition

n/s headlamp condition

n/s+o/s frontinner wings condition

rear brake pipes condition

Fail 4 Apr 2007 34,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,345 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,894 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 27,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H178 WVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 H178 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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H178 WVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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