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G210 LYA

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,113 mi
Last recorded71,113 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG210 LYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,113 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber split

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 68,637 miles

indicators slow in operation however still above 60 times a minuit

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

indicators slow in operation however still above 60 times a minuit

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Jul 2010 66,432 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 54,983 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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G210 LYA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G210 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 G210 LYA registered?

G210 LYA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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