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A25 NOG

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,598 mi
Last recorded56,598 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 NOG
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 56,598 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear supension spring corroded

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

Offside Rear supension spring corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 56,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear supension spring corroded

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

Offside Rear supension spring corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 56,436 miles

Both Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,361 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,360 miles

Exhaust system insecure rubbers missing and clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,288 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS AND OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 56,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,177 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,864 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 53,864 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 54,676 miles

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

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

Slight play in steeering rack. Knocking detected on load.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,206 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 52,206 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 49,754 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 49,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,362 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 48,296 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 43,958 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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A25 NOG is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A25 NOG, 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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What year was A25 NOG registered?

A25 NOG is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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