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H42 WAU

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,623 mi
Last recorded50,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,623 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 50,623 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 50,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 48,829 miles

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2015 46,136 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,136 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 43,126 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,397 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 35,253 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,908 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,908 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,563 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,246 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 27,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 27,757 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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H42 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H42 WAU, 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 H42 WAU registered?

H42 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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