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G165 LYD

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,215 mi
Last recorded79,215 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 LYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 79,215 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and Offside front inner wings 'repaired' not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2021 79,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s front flexi ferrules

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wings & chassis rails

exhaust rubbers cracking but still well supported

Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes to compensater valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s front flexi ferrules

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wings & chassis rails

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking but still well supported

Pass 23 Jun 2017 74,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches & inner wings

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner wing to chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on n/s & o/s front inner wheel arches & inner wings

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,694 miles

185/14/4

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED-PODOT-MONITOR

EXTENSIVE S/CORR TO ALL UNDERBODY AREAS,USUAL WITH THE VEHICLE AGE,,MONITOE-PODOT

OSR W/TRIM MISSING

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,640 miles

185/14/ X 4

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED-PODOD-MONITOR

OSR W.TRIM MISSING

S/CORR TO U.NEATH OF VEHICLE ///AS TO BE EXPECTED WITH VEHICLE THIS AGE-MONITOR-PODOT

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 May 2014 74,070 miles

185/14/ X 4

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED-PODOT

OSR W/TRIM MISSING

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 7 May 2013 73,387 miles

185/14/ X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/4/14

Pass 11 May 2012 72,835 miles

185/14/ X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/3/13

Pass 27 May 2011 72,036 miles

185/75/14 X4

PBT-PODOT

ROAD TAX EXPIRES-31/3/12

Pass 14 May 2010 70,671 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 70,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

185/14 X2-REARS

185/75/14 X2-FRONTS

BOTH FRONT & REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY DETRIORATED

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SLIGHT WEEP-PODOT

F/PADS?-NEED CLOSER INSPECTION POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF WHEELS

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK

Pass 19 May 2009 69,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 69,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 68,043 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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G165 LYD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G165 LYD, 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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G165 LYD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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