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G893 KYA

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,957 mi
Last recorded71,957 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG893 KYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,957 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 71,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,430 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,130 miles

nearside front strut mount bearing slightly rough

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,678 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,678 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,411 miles

nsr brake has slight bind

spare wheel insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr brake has slight bind

spare wheel insecure

Pass 13 May 2013 55,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 53,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 53,803 miles

23% inbalance to front brakes

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play to both nearside wheels

Fail 29 Aug 2006 53,803 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

21% inbalance to front brakes

slight play to both nearside wheel bearings

slight wear to the offside front tyre on inner edge

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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G893 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G893 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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G893 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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