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G881 NFK

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

56,867 mi
Last recorded56,867 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 NFK
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 56,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal/ door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 54,890 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 54,879 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure floor pan drivers seat mounting (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 51,966 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 51,960 miles

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

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,904 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 50,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tell tale staying on (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,790 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 49,775 miles

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 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,539 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 47,533 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 45,571 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 45,571 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

N/S side marker not working

Pass 6 Sep 2018 43,316 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 43,315 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,790 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 41,164 miles

coolant leak

Pass 28 May 2015 40,866 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 40,866 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,665 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

rear springs are a bit flat

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 May 2014 40,665 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2012 40,082 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULES HAVE SOME CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 22 May 2012 40,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED IN UNDERSEAL

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULES HAVE SOME CORROSION

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 40,008 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Outer Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,443 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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G881 NFK is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 G881 NFK, 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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G881 NFK is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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