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1986 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · C545 UMV

C545 UMV

1986 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/05/1986. Recorded mileage 73,394 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
73,394 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
1971cc

C545 UMV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
  • 73,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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C545 UMV Mileage History

  1. 23/02/202372,559 mi
  2. 28/02/202372,559 mi
  3. 03/02/202472,789 km
  4. 07/02/202472,789 km
  5. 28/02/202573,394 mi

Average of roughly 414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C545 UMV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 00:07
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 1986 Talbot Express (C545 UMV) between February 2023 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.

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