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H422 UHD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,198 mi
Last recorded105,198 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH422 UHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 105,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 105,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion throughout vehicle underside

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,024 miles

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

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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,375 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,967 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 94,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2016 93,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2016 93,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,146 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts cracking and worn

front crossmember corroded

handbrake cables worn

offside front headlamp has poor image due to lamp backing

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all exhaust mounts cracking

rear valance holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,803 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

all exhaust mounts in poor condition

rear valance corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear cross member slightly corroded

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear handbrake cabels in poor condition

exhaust mounts perished

front discs worn

nearside front out rigger holed and corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 90,215 miles

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear handbrake cabels in poor condition

exhaust mounts perished

front discs worn

nearside front out rigger holed and corroded

tow bar welded on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,820 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 88,820 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 86,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,514 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 77,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,189 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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H422 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H422 UHD, 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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H422 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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