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H385 WRA

1990 Talbot Express

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,727 mi
Last recorded44,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH385 WRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,727 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 43,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 43,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 43,395 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,376 miles

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

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

slight noise in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 38,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,214 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 37,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 31 May 2013 36,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,889 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 33,149 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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H385 WRA is a 1990 Talbot Express in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H385 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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H385 WRA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 October 1990.

Is H385 WRA safe to buy?

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