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G989 NRA

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 NRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 96,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,088 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 91,147 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 91,131 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounts split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 87,216 miles

beam benders fitted to headlamps

rear parking brake only just meeting requirement

rear spring mounts /front inner wings /front jacking points /chassis all been welded and covered in heavy under seal and paint

Pass 16 May 2022 86,045 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear reverse light

light corrosion under body

Pass 6 May 2021 86,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing showing light surface corrosion

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front inner wing slightly showing corrosion out side 30cm limit

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

headlamps fitted with beam benders

Pass 12 Jul 2019 83,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,788 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,776 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,250 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

headlamp deflectors fitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 74,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front spring mount. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring mount. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner & outer sill [door step] (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired rear hanger to chassis. (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring mount. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on does not park. (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 70,656 miles

OSF head light deteriorated

corrosion near NSR spring nanger

hand brake cables deteriorated

steering rack boots deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,982 miles

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

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

nsr tyre slightly perished

osr tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,463 miles

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

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

corroded around front jacking point

corroded around rear cross member

corroded around rear spring hanger

Fail 4 Jul 2014 60,442 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

corroded around rear spring hanger

corrosion around rear cross member

excessive corrosion around front jacking point

Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,442 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

corroded around rear spring hanger

corrosion around rear cross member

excessive corrosion around front jacking point

Pass 5 Jul 2013 60,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 58,600 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 58,598 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Battery inscure

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

Pass 9 May 2011 130,579 miles

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

chassis and crossmembers corroding in various places

n/s inner wing corroding

n/s rear spring mounting plates corroding

suspect tow bar ball mounting not strong enough where mounted

Fail 3 May 2011 130,573 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

chassis and crossmembers corroding in various places

gears hard to select

n/s inner wing corroding

n/s rear spring mounting plates corroding

suspect tow bar ball mounting not strong enough where mounted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 130,442 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 130,441 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 110,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 108,656 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all exhaust rubbers worn slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2005 104,425 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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G989 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G989 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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G989 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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