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G358 CPE

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,385 mi
Last recorded62,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG358 CPE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 62,385 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 62,385 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 61,045 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 61,010 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 59,379 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,355 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,070 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,613 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,161 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,878 miles

horn did not work untill tapped

n/s washer jet needs cleaning

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s/r by 100kgs

rear brake inbalanc34%

slight lift lower ball joint o/s

Fail 7 Mar 2013 44,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

horn did not work untill tapped

n/s washer jet needs cleaning

o/s/r brake effort lower than n/s/r by 100kgs

rear brake inbalanc34%

slight lift lower ball joint o/s

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,555 miles

both outter cv boots perishing

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outter cv boots perishing

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

slight noise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear top marker lights inoprotive

Fail 11 Mar 2010 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear top marker lights inoprotive

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,829 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 38,829 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,503 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 38,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 37,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 37,390 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 37,390 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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G358 CPE is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 G358 CPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G358 CPE registered?

G358 CPE is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G358 CPE safe to buy?

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