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H810 URC

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2483cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH810 URC
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,483cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 117,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Aug 2012 117,104 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 110,772 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 110,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 110,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2009 105,663 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 105,140 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 6 Mar 2008 102,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

some wear to all suspension bushes

Fail 20 Feb 2008 102,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

wear /perishing in some suspension bushes/rubbers.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,580 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 91,544 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 82,354 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 82,350 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2005 82,345 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic belly gaurd fitted,difficult to check under engine area.

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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H810 URC is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,483cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H810 URC, 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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H810 URC is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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