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H726 SYA

1990 Talbot Express

White Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,349 mi
Last recorded99,349 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 99,349 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,343 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (nearside and offside, pitted/corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

(lpg tank straps corroded)

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (nearside and offside) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer (boot twisted, slight leak)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 99,127 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 99,127 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

can not check front brake properly

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,474 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 87,928 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 84,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,877 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 81,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,429 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,273 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 75,409 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,409 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,656 miles

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

n/s/r brake low effort

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,657 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 71,657 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,500 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,752 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 65,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 62,868 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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H726 SYA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 H726 SYA, 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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H726 SYA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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