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H180 YGU

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,323 mi
Last recorded72,323 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH180 YGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,323 miles

slight corrosion at o/s rear inner sill under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,493 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 71,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 70,202 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 69,830 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 69,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,593 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 67,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 66,064 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 64,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,788 miles

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

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

clutch slipping - recommend attention

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

signs of grease around offside outer cv boot

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,943 miles

brake pipes undersealed

exhaust rubbers split

underbody/chassis undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,459 miles

exhaust heatshield loose †slight noise rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2007 52,459 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust heatshield loose †slight noise rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,640 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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H180 YGU is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H180 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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H180 YGU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 August 1990.

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