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G619 YDD

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

67,826 mi
Last recorded67,826 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG619 YDD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,826 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 67,814 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow servo hose split (1.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 62,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 56,979 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive gutter line (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2023 56,952 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to engine over heating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive gutter line (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Oct 2022 56,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central exhaust rubber missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,031 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,028 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,658 miles

CORROSION IN O/S/F STEP PANEL UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED

N/S HEADLAMP LEFT HAND UNIT, BEAM KICK UP MASKED OFF

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

PLAY IN O/S/F AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SPARE WHEEL INSECURE

SURFACE CORROSION CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 25 Jul 2019 50,658 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIPPED BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

CORROSION IN O/S/F STEP PANEL UNDERSIDE

EXHAUST HANGERS PERISHED

N/S HEADLAMP LEFT HAND UNIT, BEAM KICK UP MASKED OFF

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS AXLE (1.1.11 (d) (i))

PLAY IN O/S/F AND BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

SPARE WHEEL INSECURE

SURFACE CORROSION CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,184 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 47,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective MAIN BEAM (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,496 miles

Near side front tyre is perishing

Near side rear tyre is perishing

Off side front tyre is perishing

Fail 25 Jul 2017 46,496 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Near side front tyre is perishing

Near side rear tyre is perishing

Off side front tyre is perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,975 miles

Near side rear wheel bearing is very slightly noises on rotation

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Spare tyre defective

all exhaust rubbers are perishing

off side inner drive shaft joint is touching front exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,467 miles

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

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

co close to limit

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,467 miles

co close to limit

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2009 43,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both outer c/v boots perished

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2009 43,841 miles

both outer c/v boots perished

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,695 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,061 miles

exhaust hangers perished

Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,658 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to perish

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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G619 YDD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G619 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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G619 YDD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1989.

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