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G101 YRL

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,153 mi
Last recorded85,153 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 YRL
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier AUX battery carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier main battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,196 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 84,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 82,944 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 82,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested upper and lower brake pipes leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2022 80,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 79,994 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

both front inner wheel arches are corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 73,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 71,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,037 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,904 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 May 2013 66,550 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 66,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 65,348 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,679 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,166 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

VAN IS RUSTY

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 62,166 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

VAN IS RUSTY

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,938 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 61,866 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,651 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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G101 YRL is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 G101 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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G101 YRL is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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