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F909 NSR

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,696 mi
Last recorded69,696 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF909 NSR
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 69,695 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,131 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,251 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 67,462 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,116 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 64,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 64,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,505 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

some surface corrosion to various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 21 Jun 2017 64,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 63,871 miles

Nearside Front has corrosion but out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Slight corrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Some bushes and gaiters slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2015 63,610 miles

surface corrosion various parts and components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 6,301 miles

surface corrosion to varoius parts and compenents

Pass 3 May 2013 62,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,921 miles

Exhaust tail corroded

Fail 11 May 2011 61,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,482 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 61,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 61,458 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 61,144 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 60,531 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 60,531 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 60,295 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 60,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,430 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 59,430 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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F909 NSR is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F909 NSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F909 NSR is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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