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G361 YPP

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,807 mi
Last recorded69,807 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG361 YPP
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,807 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 69,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 65,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 65,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 63,723 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 63,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,586 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 61,586 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy middle exhaust sec baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,975 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 54,975 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,950 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes have a protective coating of grease

Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake pipes have a protective coating of grease

Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have a protective coating of grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 56,310 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have a protective coating of grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,874 miles

accelerator pedal anti-slip provison missing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,079 miles

offside headlamp adjuster broken but still secure and within aim tolerance

Fail 29 May 2013 52,079 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

offside headlamp adjuster broken but still secure and within aim tolerance

Pass 31 May 2012 50,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,970 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,586 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 45,147 miles

all 4 front brake flexi ferrules rusty

slight distortion in front brakes

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 YPP is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 YPP, 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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What year was G361 YPP registered?

G361 YPP is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G361 YPP safe to buy?

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