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G973 NRA

1989 Talbot Express

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

106,905 mi
Last recorded106,905 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG973 NRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 106,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 106,894 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted CORNER (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,312 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 105,312 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to rear before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 104,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 104,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 103,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 103,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 98,677 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 98,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise unable to clearly see front brake pad thickness

suspect slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jul 2020 95,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fixing broken/insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise unable to clearly see front brake pad thickness

suspect slight noise from both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2019 90,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 90,167 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2017 90,093 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 89,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust t/pipe corroded

o/s door catch insecure

Fail 5 May 2016 89,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust t/pipe corroded

o/s door catch insecure

Pass 18 May 2015 87,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2015 87,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,926 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 86,906 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,133 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 84,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,242 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 81,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,142 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Negative battery lead loose

Passengers seat does not lock in forward position

Fail 23 Dec 2008 78,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror cracked

Negative battery lead loose

Passengers seat does not lock in forward position

Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,074 miles

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2006 68,820 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side rear light lens cracked

Off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 65,979 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 65,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gear box mounting rubber split

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

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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G973 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 G973 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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G973 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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