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F959 NNJ

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,968 mi
Last recorded29,968 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF959 NNJ
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 29,968 miles

Handbrake lever requires adjustment

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 26,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 25,271 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective torn / split / perished ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished / cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished / cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 25,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp kicks up to the right dazzling oncoming cars (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Gearbox mounting defective torn / split / perished ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished / cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished / cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 23,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust baffles loose in silencer

Fail 7 Sep 2021 23,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure headlight come away from housing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak jubilee clip broke allowing coolant to escape ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

coolant level low

exhaust baffles loose in silencer

Pass 25 Sep 2020 22,497 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both front wheel bearing as slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2020 22,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing as slight play

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

both front wheel bearing as slight play

Pass 16 May 2019 21,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 21,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front end of silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 20,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 20,633 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion top of Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 19,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 May 2017 19,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 May 2016 19,465 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 19,465 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 18,634 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

Pass 29 May 2014 17,235 miles

center exhaust rubbers missing but system still supported

nearside and offside outer cv boots starting to perish

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 May 2013 16,638 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 16,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2012 16,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,130 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 14,573 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 13,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,678 miles

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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F959 NNJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F959 NNJ, 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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F959 NNJ is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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