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G980 NRA

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,381 mi
Last recorded83,381 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P66,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 NRA
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,381 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 82,037 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,483 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 79,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,565 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 75,810 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 75,473 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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G980 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 66,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G980 NRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G980 NRA registered?

G980 NRA is a 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is G980 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G980 NRA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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