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G201 LYA

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 LYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED/COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 62,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2024 62,716 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 62,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 51,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,141 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 49,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,979 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 48,854 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 48,566 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 48,085 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 46,250 miles

exhaust rusty

o/s front steel pipes rusty

top strut bearings noisey

Pass 27 May 2010 44,651 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 44,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,909 miles

osf wheel bearing slite play

osr wheel bearing slite play

Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,909 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osf wheel bearing slite play

osr wheel bearing slite play

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 40,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 38,553 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

brake pedal travel low

n/s/r inner side lite not working

o/s/r tyre press low

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,553 miles

brake pedal travel low

n/s/r inner side lite not working

o/s/r tyre press low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,733 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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G201 LYA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 79,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G201 LYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was G201 LYA registered?

G201 LYA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 26 August 1989.

Is G201 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G201 LYA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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