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H423 UHD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,252 mi
Last recorded77,252 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH423 UHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 77,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,368 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 76,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened Front bracket (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 74,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens insecure held in with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner door trim not attached

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded over 30cm from brakes or structure

Nearside Front seat belt not checked front seat facing to rear

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens insecure held in with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting point area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 74,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure too joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe on axle burst under load load (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture on axle burst under load (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens insecure held in with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner door trim not attached

Nearside Front inner sill holed & corroded over 30cm from brakes or structure

Nearside Front seat belt not checked front seat facing to rear

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens insecure held in with tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting point area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 72,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,426 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion DOORSTEP\SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired BOTH (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,892 miles

COOLANT LOSS

FUEL PUMP WET POOR

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ##POOR## (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively ## POOR ## (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play AND SLIGHT NOISE ## POOR ## (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired BOTH (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 67,353 miles

nearside front brake pipes corroding

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake pipes corroding

rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,191 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,322 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear baake pipes greased

Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,322 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear baake pipes greased

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,250 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 63,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,670 miles

ALL EXHAUST HANGERS SPLIT NEED RENEWING

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,836 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,505 miles

some surface corrosion at foward spring anchor offside rear.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 60,403 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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H423 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H423 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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H423 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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