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G200 LYA

1989 Talbot Express

Cream Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,064 mi
Last recorded100,064 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG200 LYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arc and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 96,256 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,119 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 91,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on the bottom of the windscreen

front brake discs corroded

slight corrosion on the offside front lower wing

small cuts in the offside front tyre

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,369 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 86,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,382 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 82,352 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of NSF brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,191 miles

Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking brake lever has little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 72,937 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 68,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,538 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 63,538 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,164 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 61,263 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 60,593 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,821 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 57,882 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETORIATED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,790 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 56,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,274 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 55,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,699 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 53,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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G200 LYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Cream with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G200 LYA, 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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G200 LYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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