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H78 WAU

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

28,532 mi
Last recorded28,532 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH78 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,532 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 2nd (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 28,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 2nd (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 28,389 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 27,846 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 27,846 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 26,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody showing corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,446 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 25,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing next to anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 25,765 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing next to anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 23,962 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 22,188 miles

Rear tyres cracking in sidewall but serviceable

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,966 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,202 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,828 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 17,828 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 15,785 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 15,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,662 miles

both rear wheel bearings noisy - not rough when rotated

brake pedal a little spongy

corrosion to nearside front tie bar mount area

front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside battery tray a little insecure

offside washer a little poor

rear compensator valve not moving- doubt as to wether this type should

Fail 22 Jun 2011 14,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear wheel bearings noisy - not rough when rotated

brake pedal a little spongy

corrosion to nearside front tie bar mount area

front brake discs pitted and corroded

nearside battery tray a little insecure

offside washer a little poor

rear compensator valve not moving- doubt as to wether this type should

Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,764 miles

front discs corroded. rear gas pipe corroded. Front offside drive shaft gaiter leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2010 13,764 miles

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

front discs corroded. rear gas pipe corroded. Front offside drive shaft gaiter leaking

Pass 28 May 2009 11,367 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 11,367 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front discs in poor condition

Hazard light switch has intermittant fault (bad connection?)

Slight blow from midlle to rear joint of exhaust

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,112 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,111 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 8,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,577 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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H78 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H78 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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H78 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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