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H184 YGU

1990 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P61,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH184 YGU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,583 miles

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

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

some corrosion forming

some general wear various components

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,583 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned reflector fallen out (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

some corrosion forming

some general wear various components

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,896 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,874 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned REAR END (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules borderline pass (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inside rubber sleeve suspect in poor condition (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beyond prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

battery needs attention offside front

Fail 25 Nov 2016 62,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules borderline pass (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules inside rubber sleeve suspect in poor condition (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beyond prescribed area (5.2.6)

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

battery needs attention offside front

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,620 miles

o/s/f outer sill rusty

rear tyres perished

exhaust rubbers poor condition

n/s/f outer cv boot poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,940 miles

drivers front tyre splitting and perished on sidewall

drivers headlight beam patten faint

drivers outer sill panel corroded and holed not within 30cm of any structual mountings

drivers rear tyre splitting and perished on sidewall

passengers inner sill panel corroded and holed not within 30cm of any structual mountings

passengers rear tyre splitting and perished on sidewall

Pass 17 May 2013 61,689 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

off side lower step slighty corroded

rear lower gearbox mount deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside headlight slightly deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2012 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside headlight slightly deteriorating

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,785 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 51,930 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 51,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 46,251 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,251 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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H184 YGU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 61,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H184 YGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H184 YGU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 5 October 1990.

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