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H796 UUA

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH796 UUA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 120,746 miles

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,188 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 124,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly worn

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2010 123,057 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 121,437 miles

ferruls on all four front brake hoses corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 120,947 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 120,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen wipers slow

Fail 2 Oct 2007 120,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen wipers slow

Pass 25 Sep 2006 117,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear panel showing signs of corrosion

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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H796 UUA is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H796 UUA, 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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H796 UUA is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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