1988 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · E737 JSP
1988 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1988. Recorded mileage 73,859 miles. MOT valid until 03/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1971cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E737 JSP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 73,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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E737 JSP Mileage History
- 08/05/202571,243 mi
- 21/05/202571,266 mi+23 mi
- 27/05/202571,266 mi
- 22/05/202673,763 mi+2,497 mi
- 05/06/202673,859 mi+96 mi
Average of roughly 2,431 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E737 JSP 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 (E737 JSP) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength r”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.
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