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H690 UVG

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,331 mi
Last recorded69,331 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH690 UVG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 69,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 60,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2018 60,856 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipes (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,851 miles

front exhaust blowing

n/s/f head light deteriorating

Fail 27 Jun 2017 60,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust blowing

n/s/f head light deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2016 60,662 miles

exhaust front slight blow

wheel trims fitted o/s/f & n/s/f

Fail 8 Apr 2016 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust front slight blow

wheel trims fitted o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,416 miles

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,704 miles

n/s/r tyre needs changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 7 Feb 2014 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,161 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 7 Nov 2012 59,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

battery insecure

n/s/r tyre need changing soon

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,699 miles

Battery insecure

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED ALROUND

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2010 56,014 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 56,014 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,689 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 52,211 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 50,887 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 49,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 49,983 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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H690 UVG is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 H690 UVG, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H690 UVG registered?

H690 UVG is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 April 1991.

Is H690 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H690 UVG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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