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G373 CPE

1990 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,817 mi
Last recorded106,817 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Talbot Express73,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG373 CPE
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 106,817 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 106,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 106,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting, inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wheel arch and bottom wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis near brake flexible mountings, both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 106,676 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting, inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front wheel arch and bottom wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis near brake flexible mountings, both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,660 miles

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

Front both front chassis near brake flexibles mountings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens tape fitted (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear spring assister broken

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,660 miles

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

Front both front chassis near brake flexibles mountings corroded

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens tape fitted (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rear spring assister broken

Pass 22 Oct 2021 106,659 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill and arch corroded

Offside Front chassis rail corroded by flexible mount

Offside Rear light lens temporarily repaired

Fail 21 Oct 2021 106,659 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill and arch corroded

Offside Front chassis rail corroded by flexible mount

Offside Rear light lens temporarily repaired

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails by flexible mounts corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 106,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis rails by flexible mounts corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,313 miles

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

Offside Rear helper spring broken

Offside Rear light lens temporary repair

Fail 11 Oct 2019 106,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis inadequate repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear helper spring broken

Offside Rear light lens temporary repair

Pass 15 Oct 2018 106,295 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded under paint

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

Offside Rear rear helper coil spring broken

Offside Rear temporary repair to rear lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 106,295 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear exhaust rubbers broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working side repeater not working with hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded under paint

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

Offside Rear rear helper coil spring broken

Offside Rear temporary repair to rear lens

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,228 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle fit

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear fog light lens broken

headlight aim pattern deteriorating

Fail 6 Jun 2017 106,228 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle fit

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear fog light lens broken

headlight aim pattern deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2016 103,651 miles

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside battery loose

Fail 27 Jul 2016 103,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured lens broken (1.3.2e)

Offside battery loose

Pass 10 Jun 2015 102,619 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 102,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 100,196 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,265 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 98,265 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 95,353 miles

advanced corrosion forming on o/s/f inner wing

corrosion forming on n/s/f brake pipe

exhaust blow from centre box

front flexi brake pipes in poor condition

w/bearing play o/s/r

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,325 miles

corrosion forming on n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion forming on o/s inner wing

w/bearing play n/s/r

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,665 miles

both rear lower shackle bushes worn

corrosion forming on n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion forming on o/s/f inner wing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 91,553 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 89,555 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 89,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust mounts perishing

rust forming on o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Mar 2007 86,002 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight corrosion in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,929 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 48,929 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexi brake hoses in poor condition

front steel brake pipe ends corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

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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G373 CPE is a 1990 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G373 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 36 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G373 CPE is a 1990 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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