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G988 NRA

1989 Talbot Express 1000 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,234 mi
Last recorded119,234 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P80,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 NRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1000 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 119,234 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2026 119,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 116,767 miles

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

Underside has age reated corrosion

Underside has has various welding repairs done in past

Pass 1 Jun 2024 111,619 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 111,619 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,820 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 110,569 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 110,566 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,405 miles

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

Under body heavily painted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,782 miles

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

previous welding carried out

Fail 16 Jun 2018 107,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch areas X1 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch areas X4 (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill/step areas corroded badly

Offside Front sill/step areas corroded badly

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

Pass 15 May 2017 106,662 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 105,138 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 105,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding binding badly (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 103,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 102,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 102,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 100,419 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 98,080 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear bodywork showing signs of detteriation out of prescribed areas.

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1000 P?

Based on 10,406 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
1,257
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 583
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 365
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 321
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 303
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G988 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 80,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1000 P fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 583 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G988 NRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1000 P typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1000 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G988 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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