1988 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · E907 GTF
1988 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 May 1988. Recorded mileage 94,690 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E907 GTF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2022
- 94,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E907 GTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Talbot Express (E907 GTF) between July 2015 and July 2022.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2022 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: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting badly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
E907 GTF Mileage History
- 31/07/201583,193 mi
- 10/08/2015831,219 mi+748,026 mi
- 17/10/201687,843 mi-743,376 mi
- 18/07/201892,230 mi+4,387 mi
- 01/08/201892,288 mi+58 mi
- 29/07/201992,955 mi+667 mi
- 08/08/201992,958 mi+3 mi
- 21/08/202093,171 mi+213 mi
- 18/08/202194,578 mi+1,407 mi
- 28/07/202294,690 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 1,644 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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