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G978 NRA

1989 Talbot Express 1500 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,904 mi
Last recorded76,904 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P76,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 NRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1500 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,904 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 76,904 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,882 miles

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

Note: Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,788 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased/undersealed.

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,672 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 76,504 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,215 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,215 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,034 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note; Nearside rear and both front tyres have deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,034 miles

Note: Brake pipes greased.

Note; Nearside rear and both front tyres have deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 75,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 74,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,201 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 73,201 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

spring broken on front o/s sprng assister

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,163 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 71,163 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,516 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,695 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 64,695 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front lower panel corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,168 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1500 P?

Based on 2,322 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
936
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 88
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 58
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 53
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G978 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 76,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1500 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G978 NRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1500 P typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1500 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G978 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1500 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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