1987 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · E508 JPY
1987 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 64,074 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1971cc
E508 JPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 64,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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E508 JPY Mileage History
- 06/05/202263,242 mi
- 15/07/202363,903 mi+661 mi
- 15/07/202363,903 mi
- 01/06/202664,050 mi+147 mi
- 09/06/202664,074 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E508 JPY 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 1987 Talbot Express (E508 JPY) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). 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 Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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