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G899 KYA

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG899 KYA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 67,578 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 67,578 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 66,766 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 66,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 65,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 65,706 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 62,536 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2022 62,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 56,430 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 56,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned no beam pattern and headlamp loose (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements side lamp switch faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 56,420 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various exhaust rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner wings/suspension components etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small cuts/splits in both front tyres down to plys

Fail 18 Apr 2018 55,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small cuts/splits in both front tyres down to plys

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing on treads

Pass 17 May 2016 53,313 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 53,313 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported various rubbers broken (7.1.1)

corrosion on various parts of underbody

o/s door handle loose

Pass 8 Jun 2015 53,118 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 53,111 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2014 52,944 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 52,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 May 2013 52,209 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,916 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 51,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 38,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,535 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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G899 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 G899 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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G899 KYA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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