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G158 LYD

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,405 mi
Last recorded66,405 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 LYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 66,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 66,404 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,880 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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G158 LYD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 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 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G158 LYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G158 LYD registered?

G158 LYD is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 8 October 1989.

Is G158 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G158 LYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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