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H23 UVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,567 mi
Last recorded54,567 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 UVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,567 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 54,565 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension has no movement/travel

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

offside sill corroded - outwith prescribed area

Fail 15 Aug 2019 53,647 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights 'kick-up' to the right (European lights) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension has no movement/travel

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes greased

offside sill corroded - outwith prescribed area

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,366 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp convertor ftted

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Aug 2018 52,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 51,594 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,404 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2016 50,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,600 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 48,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,750 miles

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

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

o/s/f sill corroded not structural

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,575 miles

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

all tyres badly perrished

Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

all tyres badly perrished

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,364 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 43,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,524 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 42,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,854 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 39,610 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2006 39,607 miles

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H23 UVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H23 UVO, 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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H23 UVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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