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G603 YDD

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,041 mi
Last recorded91,041 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG603 YDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,041 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

over all vehicle in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,041 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all rubber mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose poor repair (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

over all vehicle in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,041 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all rubber mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose poor repair (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

over all vehicle in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2021 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 88,691 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure side panel (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

battery not retaining charge

Pass 9 May 2020 85,561 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 84,873 miles

Central Front Lower Light engine oil leak.

Lower Underside in general has light corrosion.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust support rubbers perished and split.

Pass 8 May 2018 83,045 miles

Central Lower Exhaust support rubber rings perishing.

Front Lower Light engine oil leak.

Light general corrosion.

Pass 2 May 2017 82,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Door sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 82,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Door sill corroded and holed. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Door sill corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust system rubber support hangers perished.

Pass 3 May 2016 80,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to sidesills

general underside corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 79,918 miles

Front wheelarches starting to corrode.

Light engine oil leak.

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

Nearside front headlamp weak.

Underside in general has light corrosion.

Fail 12 May 2015 79,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wheelarches starting to corrode.

Light engine oil leak.

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

Nearside front headlamp weak.

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Underside in general has light corrosion.

Pass 21 May 2014 79,679 miles

nearside headlight image slightly hazy

offside front brake hoses ferrules rusty

offside front tyre in very poor condition and very low in tread, advise replacing

offside rear tyre side walls perished and splits, advise replacing

rear axle bump stops missing

some rust spots in various places on underside

Fail 16 May 2014 79,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside headlight image slightly hazy

offside front brake hoses ferrules rusty

offside front tyre in very poor condition and very low in tread, advise replacing

offside rear tyre side walls perished and splits, advise replacing

rear axle bump stops missing

some rust spots in various places on underside

Pass 15 May 2013 78,413 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 78,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 78,284 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2012 78,284 miles

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,056 miles

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

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

door sills starting to corrode

exhaust mountings badly perished

head lamp beam patterns slightly out of focus

light output from headlamps slightly low

nearside front inner wing corroded close to limit near tie rod mounting area and top suspension mounting area

offside front inner wing corroded close to limit near tie rod mounting area

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit and perished close to exposing inner cords(replace)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded and slightly pitted

switches slightly insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,056 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

door sills starting to corrode

exhaust mountings badly perished

nearside front inner wing corroded close to limit near tie rod mounting area and top suspension mounting area

offside front inner wing corroded close to limit near tie rod mounting area

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit and perished close to exposing inner cords(replace)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

switches slightly insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2010 77,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/ battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers do not park off screen

Fail 8 Apr 2010 77,943 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/ battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers do not park off screen

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,592 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion n/s + o/s/f inner wheel arches

wear in brake pedal linkage

Pass 31 Jul 2006 76,063 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 76,063 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

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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G603 YDD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G603 YDD, 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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G603 YDD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 19 September 1989.

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