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G237 YPO

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 YPO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 66,121 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 66,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 65,790 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 65,787 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Goes to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bad earth ? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged Both nearside and offside (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel No effort at both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to bind

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,178 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 65,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,848 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,787 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 64,787 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,496 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 64,191 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 64,191 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst front to rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,152 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 60,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,150 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 60,150 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,336 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 57,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,685 miles

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

note oil filler cap missing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,517 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,806 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

note condition of rear number plate

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,201 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,256 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,256 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 43,850 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 43,850 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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G237 YPO is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1990 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 73,652 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 G237 YPO, 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G237 YPO is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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