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G959 NRA

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Lpg 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,880 mi
Last recorded90,880 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 NRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 90,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 90,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 90,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

near side rear handbrake efficiency low compared to o/sr

Fail 3 Jul 2018 90,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wing next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

near side rear handbrake efficiency low compared to o/sr

Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,279 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,217 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2013 84,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,426 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,426 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,072 miles

N/s/f outer sill holed

N/s/r and o/s/r tyre's wearing on the inner edge's

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,972 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 77,972 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 75,639 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 75,634 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 73,761 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,938 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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G959 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 1,971cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G959 NRA, 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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G959 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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