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H773 DVS

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,633 mi
Last recorded38,633 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH773 DVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 38,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 37,745 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,259 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 37,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,647 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting and all rubbers slightly perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear airbags slightly perished

Rear leaf spring rubber pads slightly deteriorated and on missing

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 34,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster cable tied and may need repairing (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting and all rubbers slightly perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wing slightly corroded

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear airbags slightly perished

Rear leaf spring rubber pads slightly deteriorated and on missing

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 34,155 miles

holed corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch (under bonnet)

Fail 6 Jul 2020 34,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

holed corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch (under bonnet)

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing adjacent to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 33,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innerwing adjacent to trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,162 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 33,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 30,826 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 30,806 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,466 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

exhaust rear mounting broken

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,916 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 28,908 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

front brakes req servicing due to high imbalance of 20%

offside lower sill panel insecure

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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H773 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 H773 DVS, 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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H773 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 27 October 1990.

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