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H74 WAU

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

80,501 mi
Last recorded80,501 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH74 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 80,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 80,119 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,873 miles

Offside Front Wheel arch corrosion

Fan belts require renewal

Nearside Front Step to wing corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Skirt brace insecure

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 1x rubber mount missing. 1 x rubber mount split (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fan belts require renewal

Nearside Front Step to wing corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Skirt brace insecure

Offside Front Wheel arch corrosion

Pass 11 May 2017 76,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 11 May 2017 76,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has play (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Lower arch corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 May 2016 74,131 miles

Front front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front step corroded outside prescribed area

Rear rear brake backing plates corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,129 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)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (3.1.9)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front step corroded outside prescribed area

Rear rear brake backing plates corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 72,921 miles

both front door steps jacking points lower end inner wings corroded out side mot area time of this test repairs should be conssidered in the near future

Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,921 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front door steps jacking points lower end inner wings corroded out side mot area time of this test repairs should be conssidered in the near future

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,797 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 72,779 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,583 miles

both front jacking points/out riggers rusty shailing

front brake discs rusty ridged

front brake pads worn very low

rear bracks out of balance 40%

slight noise both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 68,190 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear U bolts checked and seem fine but a clean area visable around them

Slight side to side play in the brake pedal

Slight sticking in the nearside rear spring shackle

Wipers poor but servicable

Pass 3 Feb 2011 64,948 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Nov 2009 64,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,747 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 63,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,195 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 62,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,772 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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H74 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 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 H74 WAU, 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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H74 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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