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H549 LAJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,190 mi
Last recorded83,190 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH549 LAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 83,190 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 82,238 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 82,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 82,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

both leaf spring weakened rear

Fail 27 Sep 2022 82,219 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both leaf spring weakened rear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,462 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 81,462 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 78,709 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2018 76,700 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,898 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,772 miles

Exhaust rubber mount slighty worn

Offside front near chassis has slighty correded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front section of sill slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,637 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front section of sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 64,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,351 miles

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

near side head light dip beam emage starting to deteriorate

surface on front disc

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,012 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,201 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,844 miles

rear wheels have slight brake bind

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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H549 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H549 LAJ, 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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H549 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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