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G227 YDP

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,195 mi
Last recorded111,195 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 YDP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 111,195 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear lens damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2024 110,659 miles

been standing poor horn week exust system

Fail 11 Aug 2024 110,659 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

been standing poor horn week exust system

Pass 7 Jul 2023 110,631 miles

poor horn volume been standing light rust throw van

Fail 2 Jul 2023 110,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens broken (4.2.1 (b))

poor horn volume been standing light rust throw van

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,971 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 109,968 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Both centre mounts cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hoses splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 109,785 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 109,649 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 109,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2016 109,582 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 109,303 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 108,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 108,529 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 108,525 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 106,897 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 6 May 2011 103,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 102,460 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 101,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 101,380 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,951 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 99,951 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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G227 YDP is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 G227 YDP, 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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G227 YDP is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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