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H929 YYW

1990 Talbot Express

Grey Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,202 mi
Last recorded52,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH929 YYW
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,202 miles

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

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

all underbody showing corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,202 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front step corroded

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

all under body showing corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2021 52,918 miles

All exhaust rubbers are showing signs of aging/deterioration but system is still secure

All underbody is showing signs of excessive corrosion

All underbody suspension rubbers are showing signs of aging/deteriorating but have no play in them

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both front inner wings are showing signs of corrosion and deterioration

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

Nearside Front Step is deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 52,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Both wipers not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All underbody has excessive corrosion

All exhaust rubbers are deteriorating but system is still secure

All underbody suspension rubbers are showing signs of aging/deteriorating but have no play

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Wing is deteriorating

Nearside Front Step is deteriorating

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

Offside Front Inner Wing is deteriorating

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,190 miles

Front both inner wings detteriated

Nearside step detteriating

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

Offside headlamp lens cracked

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

exhaust rubbers detteriated

Fail 3 Feb 2020 52,172 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to engine condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both inner wings detteriating.

Nearside step detteriating

Offside headlamp lens cracked

exhaust mounting rubbers detteriated/missing system still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,869 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,597 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,888 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,875 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,852 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,356 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,806 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,877 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 36,480 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 34,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres very slight cracks in sidewalls

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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H929 YYW is a 1990 Talbot Express in Grey 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 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 H929 YYW, 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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H929 YYW is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 September 1990.

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