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H59 UVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,719 mi
Last recorded76,719 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH59 UVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 76,719 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 76,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 75,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 75,979 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake Compensator Linkage partially seized

Pass 22 Apr 2024 75,848 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 75,847 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,941 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,761 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber rings (suggest replacement) (6.1.2 (a))

front discs and pads deteriorating

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear leaf springs deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2020 73,761 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber rings (suggest replacement) (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar safety device not operating correctly 2 bolts dont have lock devices (6.1.6 (d))

front discs and pads deteriorating

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear leaf springs deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,067 miles

Exhaust rusty / deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2016 69,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front headlight deflector fitted

oil leak

rear axle and both brake back plates rusty

tow bar electrical socket bracket broken

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,506 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,054 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,899 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 61,871 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 60,476 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 59,325 miles

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

Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 57,962 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,957 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,832 miles

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

n/s head adjuster

n/s wiper

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,690 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 47,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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H59 UVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H59 UVO, 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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H59 UVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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