
Talbot Express
White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,971 cc
H83 UVOMOT history
H83 UVO is a white petrol Talbot Express first used on 1 Aug 1990. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 May 2027
- Mileage
- 160,040 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H83 UVO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Talbot
- Model
- Express
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,971 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 1 Aug 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H83 UVO was last recorded at 160,040 miles on 30 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,035 miles · 23 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,040 miles
- 2025 – 159,602 miles
- 2024 – 159,104 miles
- 2023 – 159,091 miles
- 2022 – 158,349 miles
- 2021 – 156,583 miles
- 2019 – 154,402 miles
- 2018 – 151,245 miles
- 2016 – 151,197 miles
- 2015 – 150,198 miles
- 2014 – 148,538 miles
- 2013 – 147,582 miles
- 2012 – 146,868 miles
- 2010 – 144,687 miles
- 2009 – 144,225 miles
- 2008 – 143,116 miles
- 2007 – 141,029 miles
- 2006 – 140,279 miles
- 2005 – 140,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,040 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2027
- Odometer
- 160,040 miles
- Test number
- 324619301467
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Fail160,035 miles (+433)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,035 miles
- Test number
- 829707706886
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass159,602 miles (+498)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 159,602 miles
- Test number
- 695242552325
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush N/S and O/S both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,104 miles (+13)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 159,104 miles
- Test number
- 699742641990
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,091 miles (+742)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 159,091 miles
- Test number
- 926140362164
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front and lower engine mounting worn
Pass158,349 miles (+1,766)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 158,349 miles
- Test number
- 450763927799
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill poorly repaired but not within prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,583 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 156,583 miles
- Test number
- 976049171842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Fail156,558 miles (+2,156)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,558 miles
- Test number
- 151812755285
- MajorFront Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both sides brake wear sensors (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides front most inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front most inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front & rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass154,402 miles (+92)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,402 miles
- Test number
- 483924395791
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier defective
- AdvisoryVehicle has multiple welding repairs covered in underseal
- AdvisoryVehicle has welding repairs outside of prescribed areas detaching
Fail154,310 miles (+3,065)10 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,310 miles
- Test number
- 423508873198
- MajorBraking system leaking Hose from servo depleting pressure build up (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength marked in chalk - covered in underseal and previously repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier defective
- AdvisoryVehicle has multiple welding repairs covered in underseal
- AdvisoryVehicle has welding repairs outside of prescribed areas detaching
Pass151,245 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 151,245 miles
- Test number
- 739677383588
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low reading nearside (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryUnderseal applied to welding repairs
Fail151,245 miles (+48)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,245 miles
- Test number
- 678584660147
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low reading nearside (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryUnderseal applied to welding repairs
Pass151,197 miles (+999)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 151,197 miles
- Test number
- 355299882913
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
- AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing cover (2.7.2a)
Pass150,198 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 150,198 miles
- Test number
- 946065495169
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside rear shackle bracket secure but one bolt loose
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly
- NoteVarios patches previously welded starting to lift
Fail150,198 miles (+1,660)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,198 miles
- Test number
- 919121595158
- DangerousExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOffside rear shackle bracket secure but one bolt loose
- NoteRear brakes binding slightly
- NoteVarios patches previously welded starting to lift
Pass148,538 miles8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 148,538 miles
- Test number
- 257161824134
- NoteCorrosion n/s/f under arch rear
- NoteCorrosion n/s/f undersill
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r under arch front
- NoteCorrosion o/s under sill
- NoteCorrosion o/s/f chassis
- NoteCorrosion o/s/r under arch
- NoteN/s sill corroded
- NoteO/s sill corroded
Fail148,538 miles (+956)1 dangerous13 failures8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,538 miles
- Test number
- 297814914182
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteCorrosion n/s/f under arch rear
- NoteCorrosion n/s/f undersill
- NoteCorrosion n/s/r under arch front
- NoteCorrosion o/s under sill
- NoteCorrosion o/s/f chassis
- NoteCorrosion o/s/r under arch
- NoteN/s sill corroded
- NoteO/s sill corroded
Pass147,582 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 147,582 miles
- Test number
- 208130423157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrosion n/s/f and o/s/f under sill/under arch
- NoteCorrosion o/s sill
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Fail147,581 miles (+713)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,581 miles
- Test number
- 376513713156
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrosion n/s/f and o/s/f under sill/under arch
- NoteCorrosion o/s sill
- NoteRear number plate deteriorated
Pass146,868 miles (+2,181)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 146,868 miles
- Test number
- 907377512177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteO/s upper engine mounting - bolt broken/missing
Pass144,687 miles (+462)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 144,687 miles
- Test number
- 531345900365
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteRear reg.plate only partly illuminated by light
Pass144,225 miles (+24)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 144,225 miles
- Test number
- 774230529308
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges.
- NoteBoth rear suspension spring hanger bracketts corroding.
- NoteOffside front suspension strut and hub corroding.
Fail144,201 miles (+1,085)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,201 miles
- Test number
- 434677989298
- FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteBoth front suspension hubs corroding.
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges.
- NoteNearside and offside rear spring hanger brackets corroding.
- NoteOffside front suspension strut corroding.
Pass143,116 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 143,116 miles
- Test number
- 464089488252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,107 miles (+2,078)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,107 miles
- Test number
- 971872188249
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass141,029 miles (+59)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 141,029 miles
- Test number
- 814902787273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,970 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 140,970 miles
- Test number
- 163410247028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,279 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 140,279 miles
- Test number
- 762151446011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,266 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,266 miles
- Test number
- 654387945375
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Questions about H83 UVO
- Does H83 UVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H83 UVO is valid until 29 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H83 UVO?
- The MOT on H83 UVO is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H83 UVO done?
- H83 UVO was recorded at 160,040 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 966 miles a year.
- Has H83 UVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H83 UVO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on H83 UVO 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 H83 UVO find?
- H83 UVO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 advisory: general underside corrosion.
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