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G37 DPM

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG37 DPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 87,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,796 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 83,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 81,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,978 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,340 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,635 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,804 miles

Both front tyre are cracking on the side walls

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

Pass 2 May 2014 60,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

tyres starting to crack but not showing cords

Fail 24 Apr 2014 60,916 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

tyres starting to crack but not showing cords

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,912 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust Mounting Broken, but exhaust Adequately Secured

Nearside Front Tyre Wall Cracking

Nearside Front Wheel Slightly Binding

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,809 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 60,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 60,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,875 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 58,874 miles

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

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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G37 DPM is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 G37 DPM, 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 G37 DPM registered?

G37 DPM is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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