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H62 UVO

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,021 mi
Last recorded123,021 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 UVO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 123,021 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,513 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

sills, innersills, innerwings front and rear x member corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 121,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

sills, innersills, innerwings front and rear x member corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2024 118,483 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing

Offside Front inner wing

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2023 117,637 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 117,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 117,413 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 114,911 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 114,911 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 108,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 108,772 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,768 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,573 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 103,150 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 101,952 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 99,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 94,426 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 93,322 miles

offside rear tyre and spare tyre side walls cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 91,606 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes showing some in balance

Tyre o/s rear side wall showing signs of perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,379 miles

Tyre n/s/r some cracks on outter sidewall

Fail 22 Apr 2009 90,738 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Tyre n/s/r some cracks on outter sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,200 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 88,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,924 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 81,924 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 81,699 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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H62 UVO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H62 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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H62 UVO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H62 UVO shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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