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H62 WAU

1990 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,793 mi
Last recorded55,793 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P63,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 55,793 miles

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

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,481 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 52,219 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,915 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,843 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch underneath o/s battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 45,354 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 45,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feeding cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,757 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,747 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,668 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 36,390 miles

slight play in front hub assembleys

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,998 miles

front wheel bearings have play

o/s/f tyre is slightly perrished in tread

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,327 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

park brake stiff to operate

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,576 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 32,708 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 32,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes corrosion on front bumper brackets

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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H62 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 63,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H62 WAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 36 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H62 WAU registered?

H62 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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