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H874 AUE

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,954 mi
Last recorded80,954 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH874 AUE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,954 miles

Nearside marker lights inop

Offside marker light inop

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x 2 (5.3.2 (c))

tail pipe cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 80,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,954 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 80,954 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

detachable steering wheel has slight play

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,952 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 80,950 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint boot has small split not leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp reflector corroded slightly

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s front chassis jacking points corroded and holed not within prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 80,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,955 miles

advise o/s/r bind

advise quick release steering wheel fitted with slight play in quick release mechanism

Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,950 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

advise o/s/r bind

advise quick release steering wheel fitted with slight play in quick release mechanism

Pass 14 Jun 2011 80,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,609 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front headlamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2010 80,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Cannot see front brake pads clearly

Rubber exhaust mounts starting to crack

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 79,281 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 79,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,917 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 77,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 75,882 miles

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

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

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

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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H874 AUE is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H874 AUE, 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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H874 AUE is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is H874 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H874 AUE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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