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G169 CRU

1989 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

69,341 mi
Last recorded69,341 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG169 CRU
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,341 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 66,865 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Tray corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Side step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 64,984 miles

Central Front Exhaust rubber mount broken

Central Front Lower Engine stabiliser bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Wheel arch corroded (Both sides)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Battery tray corroded

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 64,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust rubber mount broken

Central Front Lower Engine stabiliser bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Wheel arch corroded (Both sides)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Battery tray corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 63,486 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 63,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Lower Battery tray corroded

Nearside Rear Reverse light not working

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

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front battery tray corroded

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

both rear hand brake cables corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,477 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front battery tray corroded

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

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Pass 6 Aug 2020 59,019 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 59,019 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 57,785 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,318 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 57,318 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,824 miles

behind both front wheel inner wings weak

near side front under battery tray corroderd

Fail 7 Jun 2017 56,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

behind both front wheel inner wings weak

near side front under battery tray corroderd

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,702 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,904 miles

slight corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes and brake pipe to off side front flexi hose

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,287 miles

crack in off side door mirror

exhaust tied up with plastic ties

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,100 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 51,597 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside mirror cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,597 miles

offside mirror cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,941 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,185 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

age cracks in both rear tyres

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2008 41,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,421 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 35,421 miles

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G169 CRU is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G169 CRU, 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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G169 CRU is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 9 October 1989.

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