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H81 UEO

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,666 mi
Last recorded68,666 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH81 UEO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 68,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear suspension seized

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,111 miles

Offside Rear suspension arm stiff

Fail 30 Mar 2016 68,111 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear suspension arm stiff

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,357 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 67,357 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 66,407 miles

Both Wiper Blades split but Clearing screen effectively

Offside Rear Suspension, partially Seized - advise Greasing and Freeing off

Fail 10 Jul 2014 66,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both Wiper Blades split but Clearing screen effectively

Offside Rear Suspension, partially Seized - advise Greasing and Freeing off

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,584 miles

slight corrosion at front of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,291 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

offside rear radius arm stiff in operation

Pass 24 Jul 2007 56,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

handbrake light staying on

Fail 16 Jul 2007 56,651 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

handbrake light staying on

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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H81 UEO is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 H81 UEO, 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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What year was H81 UEO registered?

H81 UEO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H81 UEO safe to buy?

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