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H76 WAU

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

80,169 mi
Last recorded80,169 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH76 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 80,169 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight cracks (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess slight cracks (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 79,923 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL COORODED AND HOLD BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM BODY MOUNTINGS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 79,923 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL COORODED AND HOLD BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM BODY MOUNTINGS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,498 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 79,498 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure BOLTS MISSING (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,164 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 78,828 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS SURFACE RUST

Front WIPER BLADES SLIGHT STREAKING

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy BOTH? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 78,153 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 78,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,862 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 76,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking rear limiter valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie rod mounting area/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake slgithsticking

sligth noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jul 2015 75,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s wiper linkage corroded and pivot seized

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,431 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s wiper linkage corroded and pivot seized

Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,020 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,020 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,302 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,819 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 73,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,014 miles

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

front disc corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front disc corroded

offside rear tyre underinflated

Fail 25 Jun 2010 72,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,234 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,846 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 71,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 71,021 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 71,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 68,285 miles

vehicle has been extensively repaired on the brake system exhaust system & drive system

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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H76 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 H76 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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H76 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 August 1990.

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