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H742 WSR

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

62,010 mi
Last recorded62,010 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH742 WSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 62,010 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 61,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2024 61,995 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 61,973 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,965 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 61,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 61,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,566 miles

main battery insecure

rear shock absorbers inefficient

Fail 29 Aug 2018 60,566 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 4x rubber mountings split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front brakes low effort and offside rear low effort

main battery insecure

rear shock absorbers inefficient

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,161 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,808 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 55,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,090 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,779 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 51,779 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,416 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,817 miles

alternator mounting brkt broken

oil leaks engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,644 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,562 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,925 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 38,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,884 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 34,884 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion to exhaust tail pipe getting bad.

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

Offside headlight reflector deteriorating.

Offside rear side light not working. (2 fitted)

Play in offside front wheel bearing.

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

Surface cracks in offside front tyre.

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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H742 WSR is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 H742 WSR, 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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H742 WSR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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