1988 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · E272 TCV
1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 May 1988. Recorded mileage 87,388 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E272 TCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 87,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E272 TCV Mileage History
- 26/11/202279,539 mi
- 23/11/202381,917 mi+2,378 mi
- 12/11/202485,150 mi+3,233 mi
- 27/08/202585,423 mi+273 mi
- 18/08/202687,388 mi+1,965 mi
Average of roughly 2,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E272 TCV MOT History
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 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (E272 TCV) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Upper arch (marked ”.
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