MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Both front coil springs corroding
Both front tyres wearing edges
Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch
Nearside front cv boot perishing
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear suspension possible radius arm bearing siezed
Offside rear top sidelight inoperative
Corrosion started to O/S/F inner wing
N/S outer C/V gaiter perishing
N/S/R brake hose ferrule corroding
Rear suspention movement a bit stiff
S/B/Ps to N/S/F and rear compensator corroding
front brake hoses
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Corrosion started to O/S/F inner wing
N/S outer C/V gaiter perishing
N/S/R brake hose ferrule corroding
S/B/Ps to N/S/F and rear compensator corroding
front brake hoses
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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G609 YDD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 G609 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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G609 YDD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 14 September 1989.
Is G609 YDD safe to buy?
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