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G888 KYA

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

36,258 mi
Last recorded36,258 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 KYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 36,258 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To left of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to right of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp in multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 36,258 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective Rubber bush worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image correcting stickers fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To left of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to right of jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump damp in multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,367 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 34,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,831 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 33,822 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer out line marker not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper out line marker not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 33,645 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer out line marker not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper out line marker not working

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,598 miles

all four tyres cracked and in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2018 33,588 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

all four tyres cracked and in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,440 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all four tyres have cracks on side walls

Pass 9 Aug 2016 33,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,835 miles

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

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

bulkhead holed with corrosion below windscreen

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 32,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

bulkhead holed with corrosion below windscreen

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 1,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,339 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 27,660 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 27,642 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,686 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak at gearbox - SUSPECT oil coming from dipstick,(incorrectly positioned)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,130 miles

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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G888 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G888 KYA, 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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G888 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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