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1985 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · B991 TLJ

B991 TLJ

1985 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/05/1985. Recorded mileage 111,324 miles. MOT valid until 14/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
1796cc

B991 TLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
  • 111,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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B991 TLJ Mileage History

  1. 02/08/2023109,345 mi
  2. 27/06/2024109,533 mi+188 mi
  3. 10/09/2024109,534 mi+1 mi
  4. 10/09/2024109,539 mi+5 mi
  5. 15/09/2025111,324 mi+1,785 mi

Average of roughly 933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B991 TLJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Talbot Express (B991 TLJ) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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