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H357 WRA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,861 mi
Last recorded45,861 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH357 WRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 45,861 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both plus front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 45,655 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,619 miles

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

Offside Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,602 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 45,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,068 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,616 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,444 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,132 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 44,132 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 43,825 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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H357 WRA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H357 WRA, 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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What year was H357 WRA registered?

H357 WRA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 25 September 1990.

Is H357 WRA safe to buy?

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