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H54 WAU

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,160 mi
Last recorded89,160 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,160 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody surface corrosion including front and rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 89,160 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over underbody surface corrosion including front and rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 88,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 87,660 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,602 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,365 miles

front brake discs worn.

o/s front wheel bearing has play.

Pass 11 May 2017 76,578 miles

n/s steering has play

o/s rear wheel bearing has play.

Pass 10 May 2016 68,924 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 68,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,501 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,116 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,899 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,396 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 59,396 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 56,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 54,696 miles

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

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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H54 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H54 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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H54 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1990.

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