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G247 NMA

1989 Talbot Express

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,765 mi
Last recorded71,765 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express76,076 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG247 NMA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 71,765 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 71,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 70,620 miles

Offside Front Inner flitch corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 70,020 miles

both front drive shaft seals slight leak

Pass 27 May 2021 69,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 68,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 67,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 65,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,278 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 May 2015 64,270 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,261 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,233 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,216 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 64,212 miles

Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,915 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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G247 NMA is a 1989 Talbot Express in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G247 NMA, 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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G247 NMA is a 1989 Talbot Express, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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