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H557 LAJ

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 LAJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 101,141 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer wing corroded

Offside Front Inner arch surface rust

Offside Front Lower outa sill slight damage

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 100,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 100,937 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 100,937 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 27 Aug 2022 100,937 miles

Nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 20 Aug 2021 100,937 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 100,249 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,652 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 90,750 miles

evidence of a fuel leak where the pipe enters the tank, not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

evidence of a fuel leak where the pipe enters the tank, not leaking at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2012 89,121 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,808 miles

chip in windscreen

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

Fail 26 Oct 2011 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroding

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

n/s/r tyre cracking badly

Pass 10 Nov 2010 87,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 87,218 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 85,139 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 85,108 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,383 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 79,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 79,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 77,845 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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H557 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H557 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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H557 LAJ is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 November 1990.

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