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G791 YFA

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 YFA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,882 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems tank and straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 109,799 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,793 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 109,792 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lower (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing and directional control affected misaligned (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,690 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 108,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,413 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 108,413 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,207 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 108,112 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

excessively holed corroded and weak in many places but not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,922 miles

both rear leaf springs layers misaligned

excessively corroded and holed in places but not within prescribed areas

various amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rubbers split (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc badly corroded

both rear leaf springs layers misaligned

excessively corroded and holed in places but not within prescribed areas

various amounts of corrosion on most brake pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,905 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 104,098 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 103,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 102,954 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Spare tyre defective

rear back plates on brakes rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear back plates on brakes rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,558 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 102,136 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 102,136 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 100,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc's are corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,875 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc's are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2008 99,453 miles

underseal on brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2008 99,438 miles

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

underseal on brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s wiper attatchment slightly worn o/s/r spring slightly out of alignment

Pass 27 Sep 2006 81,871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 81,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 80,381 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 80,581 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G791 YFA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G791 YFA, 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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G791 YFA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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