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G772 YFA

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Diesel 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,203 mi
Last recorded82,203 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG772 YFA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2025 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Offside and Nearside (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 80,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 77,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 72,663 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,942 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 68,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 56,471 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,689 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,801 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,170 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 32,170 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 31,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 30,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 30,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 29,309 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 28,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 27,605 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,962 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 26,955 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,127 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G772 YFA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G772 YFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G772 YFA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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