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H747 WSR

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,244 mi
Last recorded92,244 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH747 WSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,244 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,196 miles

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 91,620 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,836 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 90,836 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 88,095 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 83,605 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer valance (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance inner and outer (6.6.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,642 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 81,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,661 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,596 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 78,542 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,568 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 73,879 miles

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

slight play osf rack bush

surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 71,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 71,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 66,084 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

l/h front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,907 miles

advise brake pipes starting to corrode

advise h.c.high

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 59,404 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H747 WSR is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H747 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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H747 WSR is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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