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WAZ 8220

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,056 mi
Last recorded134,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAZ 8220
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,056 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 134,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired a post (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired a post (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 134,008 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 133,970 miles

corrosion to underneath and undersealed black.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 133,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 133,936 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 133,915 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 133,804 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f and rear tyres cracked,recommend replacement.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,749 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre cracked.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 133,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 133,561 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 133,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 713,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 132,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Nov 2011 132,769 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Nov 2010 132,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 131,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 131,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 130,714 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear number plates slightly dirty

brake pipes and hoses coated

general body corrosion (wheel arches etc)

nearside front inner wing, welding repairs

underbody heavily covered with underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2008 130,709 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear number plates slightly dirty

brake pipes and hoses coated

general body corrosion (wheel arches etc)

nearside front inner wing, welding repairs

underbody heavily covered with underseal

Pass 4 Sep 2007 130,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 130,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 128,705 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 128,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 127,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 127,634 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WAZ 8220 is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 WAZ 8220, 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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WAZ 8220 is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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