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G361 CPE

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,143 mi
Last recorded110,143 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG361 CPE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,143 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 108,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 107,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,032 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 107,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 105,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,697 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 103,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,931 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing lower ball joint fixings loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 101,035 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 100,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 99,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 96,135 miles

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

O/S rear brake lower effort

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,135 miles

O/S rear brake lower effort

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 91,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 86,896 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009
Pass 5 Apr 2008 79,752 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007
Pass 19 Apr 2006 72,963 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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G361 CPE is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G361 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.

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What year was G361 CPE registered?

G361 CPE is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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