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H905 YUS

1990 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

51,724 mi
Last recorded51,724 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH905 YUS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2019 51,724 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced beside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to front of car (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both wheels (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust is corroded allover

underneath vehicle is starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,724 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury holed and corroded (6.2.8 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 51,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 5,172 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 51,724 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,724 miles

Axle 2 nearside and offside tyre sidewalls perished

Axle 3 nearside and offside tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Axle 2 nearside and offside tyre sidewalls perished

Axle 3 nearside and offside tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,724 miles

Axle 2 nearside & offside tyre sidewalls perished

Axle 3 nearside tyre small cut on sidewall near shoulder

Exhaust mounting rubber missing middle of tailpipe

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside axle 1 inner wings corroded and holed but not load bearing members

o/s/2 tyre sidewall perished

Fail 15 Jun 2012 51,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Axle 2 offside tyre sidewall perished

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,724 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OFF PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

BATTERY NOT PROPERLY SECURED

CORROSION PRESENT AT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BEHIND FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

THROTTLE PEDAL STICKING INTERMITENTLY

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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H905 YUS is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H905 YUS, 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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H905 YUS is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 October 1990.

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