Talbot logo

Talbot Express

Beige · Diesel · 1990 · 2,498 cc

H673 UYAMOT history

H673 UYA is a beige diesel Talbot Express first used on 25 Sept 1990. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,466 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,070 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for H673 UYA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
H673 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Talbot
Model
Express
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
25 Sept 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H673 UYA was last recorded at 87,466 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,434 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,032 miles
Average per year
3,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,466 miles
  • 2025 – 86,434 miles
  • 2024 – 85,939 miles
  • 2023 – 85,397 miles
  • 2022 – 84,208 miles
  • 2021 – 80,104 miles
  • 2020 – 79,844 miles
  • 2019 – 78,658 miles
  • 2018 – 65,773 miles
  • 2017 – 40,930 miles
  • 2016 – 39,820 miles
  • 2015 – 38,102 miles
  • 2013 – 36,111 miles
  • 2012 – 35,591 miles
  • 2011 – 34,848 miles
  • 2010 – 32,349 miles
  • 2009 – 31,976 miles
  • 2008 – 29,748 miles
  • 2007 – 27,125 miles
  • 2006 – 25,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,466 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective rusty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,466 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    394861889330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,434 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,434 miles
    Test number
    250557858614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,939 miles (+542)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,939 miles
    Test number
    574867814053
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective reflectors starting to discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side age related rust in exposed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass85,397 miles (+1,189)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    786393586766
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both starting to rust / discolour (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related surface rust on underside and exposed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass84,208 miles (+19)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    514661174465
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective rusty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,189 miles (+4,085)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    172155002142
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective rusty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,104 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    713285414421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail80,049 miles (+205)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,049 miles
    Test number
    291976024006
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,844 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,844 miles
    Test number
    204716008736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,844 miles (+4)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,844 miles
    Test number
    146620287280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect right hand dip lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail79,840 miles (+1,182)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    763550097338
    • DangerousOffside Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber rings deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front track control arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,658 miles (+12,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    854537400943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass65,773 miles (+24,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    463356891423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass40,930 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    817880892403
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted

  15. Pass39,820 miles (+1,718)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,820 miles
    Test number
    778308032358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished

  16. Pass38,102 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    296221425418
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail38,102 miles (+1,991)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    589931925144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass36,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    399894533205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail36,111 miles (+520)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    339018723273
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass35,591 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,591 miles
    Test number
    458289242242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,848 miles (+2,499)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    399459041251
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteVin number vague

  22. Pass32,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    691046930259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,349 miles (+373)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    534585830298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  24. Pass31,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    693459519205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,976 miles (+2,228)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,976 miles
    Test number
    880709119256
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteThrottle pedal rubber missing

  26. Pass29,748 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    563081448122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  27. Fail29,748 miles (+2,623)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,748 miles
    Test number
    902391048185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass27,125 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    372371037126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall's slight cracking

  29. Fail27,125 miles (+1,317)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    313770137123
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightcracking on sidewall's

  30. Pass25,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,808 miles
    Test number
    120883256179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,808 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,808 miles
    Test number
    650741556160
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about H673 UYA

Does H673 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H673 UYA is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on H673 UYA?
The MOT on H673 UYA is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H673 UYA done?
H673 UYA was recorded at 87,466 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 3,070 miles a year.
Has H673 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H673 UYA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on H673 UYA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H673 UYA find?
H673 UYA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all H673 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.