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G631 YMO

1989 Talbot Express 1300 D

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D79,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG631 YMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2006 125,717 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

battery insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2006 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

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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G631 YMO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 G631 YMO, 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 G631 YMO registered?

G631 YMO is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 29 November 1989.

Is G631 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G631 YMO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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