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H37 GWL

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,734 mi
Last recorded74,734 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH37 GWL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 74,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 74,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,077 miles

Front shock dust covers deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 73,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front shock dust covers deteriorated

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,519 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear door step corroded

battery light stays

clutch bites at top of travel

wooden sided rotten and swollen

Fail 21 Nov 2019 72,519 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear door step corroded

battery light stays

clutch bites at top of travel

wooden sided rotten and swollen

Pass 23 Nov 2018 71,189 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 67,857 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 67,845 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 66,620 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps poor beam images

exhaust clamp loose

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 66,620 miles

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

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

condensation in both headlamps poor beam images

exhaust clamp loose

exhaust rubber missing

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,457 miles

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

both headlamps have condensation-poor images

h/brake return spring broken

heavily undersealed repairs to front suspension prescribed areas

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both headlamps have condensation-poor images

h/brake return spring broken

heavily undersealed repairs to front suspension prescribed areas

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,755 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

both h/lamps have condensation with poor images

brake hose ferrules corroded

heavily undersealed repairs to front suspension prescribed areas.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

heavily undersealed repairs to front suspension prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal is a little spoungey

Pass 12 May 2011 54,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanging rubber broken

nearside front binding slightly

Fail 12 May 2011 54,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust hanging rubber broken

nearside front binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 50,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 50,299 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,585 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 48,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 46,217 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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H37 GWL is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H37 GWL, 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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H37 GWL is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 6 December 1990.

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