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H456 UJX

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,377 mi
Last recorded80,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 UJX
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mountings perished and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 80,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system at the bulkhead n/s/f below the steering rack rack end, (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes greased, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,302 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,423 miles

Nearside headlamp cut off pattern poor

Fail 17 Nov 2020 78,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamp has water in it (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken front assistor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside headlamp cut off pattern poor

Pass 3 Dec 2019 78,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 78,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 78,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort

Rear registration plate not mounted flat

both o/s tyres have cracked inner sidewalls,reccomend replacement asap

Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,280 miles

Body component insecure bonnet wont shut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside park brake low effort

Rear registration plate not mounted flat

both o/s tyres have cracked inner sidewalls,reccomend replacement asap

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 73,738 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 73,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad earth (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease over boot but no hole (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,925 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 60,894 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S/F tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,499 miles

advise lower effort from offside rear brake in comparison to nearside but increase and decrease at about the same rate

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn and out of alignment o/s & n/s

slight play located at offside steering

Fail 30 Sep 2011 58,485 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn in centre

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn and out of alignment

slight play located at offside steering

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,251 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,412 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,117 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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H456 UJX is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H456 UJX, 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 H456 UJX registered?

H456 UJX is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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