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H749 SYA

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,746 mi
Last recorded54,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH749 SYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 54,746 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective move very slowly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 50,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 49,383 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 49,383 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 49,279 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 48,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,263 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 46,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 45,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2017 45,351 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2016 44,273 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 6 May 2015 44,203 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2015 44,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 44,158 miles

Exhaust centre mounting deteriorated

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2013 43,158 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 May 2012 42,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 42,320 miles

backfeed electrical fault on front position lights

componants on underside very rusty

damage to nearside rear bumper corner

front brake discs rusty

offside headlight security poor

rear brakes low in effort

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,303 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insurcure

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s-o/s brake discs corroded

n/s-o/s front cv gaiters perished

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 42,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insurcure

exhaust rubbers perished

n/s-o/s brake discs corroded

n/s-o/s front cv gaiters perished

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside and nearside front constant velocity joint gaiters perished

offside and nearside front suspension tie bar forward bushes perished

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,265 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

offside and nearside front constant velocity joint gaiters perished

offside and nearside front suspension tie bar forward bushes perished

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2005 41,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust rubber mounts perishing badly osr brake performance slightly low might need attention soon

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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H749 SYA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H749 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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H749 SYA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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