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G806 LYD

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,851 mi
Last recorded214,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG806 LYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 214,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyres slightly cut not reached to the core

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 213,334 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 213,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 213,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

tail gate has two hinges broken

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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G806 LYD is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G806 LYD, 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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What year was G806 LYD registered?

G806 LYD is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 21 September 1989.

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