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H579 UHD

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 UHD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,782 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,004 miles

Exhaust slightly deriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,662 miles

All underside componants slightly corroded

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,236 miles

All underside componants slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 65,222 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All underside componants slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 64,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 64,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

slight exhaust blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,370 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 64,370 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,643 miles

front suspension has advanced corrosion

tow bar mounting and fixings inadequate

Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,372 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front suspension has advanced corrosion

tow bar mounting and fixings inadequate

Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,218 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 58,333 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 58,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 56,848 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 56,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 54,829 miles

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

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

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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H579 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H579 UHD, 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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H579 UHD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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