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CGZ 6081

1991 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,155 mi
Last recorded134,155 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 6081
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 134,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch above wheel slightly corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch above wheel slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2023 133,669 miles

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

handbrake lever high advise adjustment

underside of vehicle heavy underseal

Pass 14 Aug 2021 132,669 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front caliper slight bind

heavly under sealed

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,635 miles

drivers wing mirror

underside corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 132,635 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 131,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 131,213 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,459 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,245 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,245 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 125,022 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 123,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 122,899 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 122,899 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 121,558 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 121,558 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 118,613 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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CGZ 6081 is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 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 CGZ 6081, 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 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CGZ 6081 is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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