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G100 YRL

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG100 YRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,883 miles

Alternator loose

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 80,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective 3x missing/ broken only one deteriorated one left (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

alternator loose

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing - under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing - under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 79,688 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,001 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear light unit damaged

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 77,909 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front bumper corner missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 27 May 2021 77,906 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front bumper corner missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,872 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside front bumper corner missing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,255 miles

Alternator insecure

Corrosion to brake pipes

Exhaust system tail pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 1 Jul 2019 76,250 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator insecure

Corrosion to brake pipes

Exhaust system tail pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Various areas of corrosion - suspension components corroded

Various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 21 May 2018 74,909 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished / cracked and wearing uneven

corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion under motorhome

various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Fail 9 May 2018 74,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perished / cracked and wearing uneven

corrosion to brake pipes

various areas of corrosion under motorhome

various steering /suspension bushes / gaiters perished / cracked

Pass 23 May 2017 72,109 miles

both front brake discs fluctuation

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 72,109 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front brake slight bind

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs fluctuation

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,109 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported 3 rubber hangers missing (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired disconnected (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs have slight flucuation

exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly perrished

Pass 28 May 2016 67,174 miles

Exhaust corroded and 2 rubbers missing,Battery warning light on dash.

Oil leaks, NSF Tyre perished,NSF Arch slightly corroded

Rear leaf springs weak

Fail 24 May 2016 67,158 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Emissions not tested (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing And mounting damaged/deteriorated (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect And unit full of water (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding Bearing/Tyre ect not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 Wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded and 2 rubbers missing,Battery warning light on dash.

Oil leaks, NSF Tyre perished,NSF Arch slightly corroded

Rear leaf springs weak

Pass 1 May 2015 65,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 65,211 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust rubbers deteriroated

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,871 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust rubbers deteriroated

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various areas of corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,512 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,375 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 55,577 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

heavy wear to rear gear box mounting

o/s/f head lamp lense damaged

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

heavy wear to rear gear box mounting

o/s/f head lamp lense damaged

slight perishing to n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2009 606,830 miles

slight condensation in o/s headlight not affecting pattern

small chio in headlight glass

Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,746 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

moderate corrosion to centre front to rear brake pipe

moderate perishing to exhaust mounting rubbers

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight ruffness in n/s/r and o/s/r wheel bearings

v/slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,906 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,767 miles

o/s front steel brake pipe corroded,brake pipe front to rear corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2006 51,761 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded in places

Steel brake pipe to o/s front has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2005 51,385 miles

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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G100 YRL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 76,076 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 G100 YRL, 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 37 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G100 YRL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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