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H774 DVS

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,616 mi
Last recorded60,616 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH774 DVS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front lower steps corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2025 60,616 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights not working correctly on rear lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached shaft mounting broken (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front lower step supports corroded

Pass 30 May 2024 58,111 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4x bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 58,111 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Also boot split all round (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4x bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,598 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 56,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,338 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 56,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,227 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 54,227 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 54,160 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 53,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wipers poor

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,669 miles

water pump leaking

Fail 2 May 2015 51,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,265 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 50,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 46,325 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,446 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight roughfness to nsr wheel bearing

tempory fuel filer cap fitted

vechcal overheats (cooling fan inop?)

Fail 19 May 2008 46,421 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 43,795 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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H774 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H774 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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H774 DVS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 October 1990.

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