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G289 MYD

1990 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 MYD
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,593 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 71,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,528 miles

Nearside Front corrion on innerwing

Offside Front corrion on inner wing

Fail 27 Aug 2021 71,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner bumper mounting point corroded

Nearside Front Inner bumper mounting point corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 71,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when put in reverse foglight tell tail on dash iluminates (4.5.4 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting both sides of unit (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm date stamped 2010 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,269 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 70,265 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 69,987 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,403 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 69,398 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 66,545 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 66,541 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 63,328 miles

Front No position lamps provision.

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front No position lamps provision.

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,090 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,217 miles

o/s/f cv boot slight pinhole grease leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,698 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,695 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,667 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,667 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 54,859 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,806 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,806 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,553 miles

both front h/light reflectors starting to contaminate/corrode x2.

front discs corroded x2.

front no plate starting to fade.

ns repeater lamp damaged.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 52,553 miles

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

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

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

both front h/light reflectors starting to contaminate/corrode x2.

front discs corroded x2.

front no plate starting to fade.

ns repeater lamp damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,180 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp comes on when in reverse

Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,180 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear fog lamp comes on when in reverse

Pass 4 May 2007 49,788 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 49,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 49,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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G289 MYD is a 1990 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G289 MYD, 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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G289 MYD is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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