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G370 YMO

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG370 YMO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 80,411 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,485 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses slightly rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor mist on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL 4 have slight play, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 74,405 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL 4 have slight play, (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 69,764 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 65,304 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 65,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 63,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x4 perished (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 60,176 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 60,176 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,126 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,980 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,845 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2016 54,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheelbearings (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2016 54,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both rear wheelbearings (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Electrical wiring insecure live positive wire near to battery has been disconnected was earthing out causing sparks end taped up temporarily (1.9.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheelbearings (2.6.2)

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2014 50,589 miles

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

liesure battery tray under bonnet deteriorating

Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,529 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 48,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 44,825 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

rear brake imbalance high

battery tray corroding and appears weak

Pass 28 May 2010 46,445 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,435 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,762 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,752 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,078 miles

exhaust mounting rubbers in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2007 35,420 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight fluctuation on rear brakes

travel on brake pedal but not excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,904 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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G370 YMO is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G370 YMO, 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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G370 YMO is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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