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H87 WAU

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,512 mi
Last recorded78,512 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH87 WAU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,512 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 77,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,557 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 77,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 76,886 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 75,933 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 75,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 75,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 73,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 71,690 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting broken

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,697 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,642 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,847 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,847 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,267 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body floor frame work corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 66,267 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body floor frame work corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,983 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 65,983 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,549 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 61,626 miles

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

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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H87 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H87 WAU, 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 H87 WAU registered?

H87 WAU is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 August 1990.

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