1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · F153 EAH
1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/06/1989. Recorded mileage 111,077 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2500cc
F153 EAH Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2022
- 111,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 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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F153 EAH Mileage History
- 10/10/200689,596 mi
- 11/10/200689,596 mi
- 26/02/200890,269 mi+673 mi
- 06/05/200890,269 mi
- 19/05/200990,283 mi+14 mi
- 19/05/200990,283 mi
- 11/05/201091,866 mi+1,583 mi
- 12/05/201091,866 mi
- 29/03/201194,271 mi+2,405 mi
- 28/04/201194,272 mi+1 mi
- 28/04/201194,272 mi
- 28/04/201194,272 mi
- 09/05/201295,550 mi+1,278 mi
- 01/06/201396,501 mi+951 mi
- 05/06/201396,505 mi+4 mi
- 02/07/201497,292 mi+787 mi
- 11/07/201497,292 mi
- 17/08/201697,546 mi+254 mi
- 22/08/201697,550 mi+4 mi
- 15/06/201797,819 mi+269 mi
- 14/06/2018100,475 mi+2,656 mi
- 26/06/2018100,476 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2019102,809 mi+2,333 mi
- 05/06/2019102,809 mi
- 20/01/2021107,277 mi+4,468 mi
- 14/12/2021107,278 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2022111,063 mi+3,785 mi
- 14/12/2022111,077 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,328 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
F153 EAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express (F153 EAH) between October 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Suspension (34 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Bodywork (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER / S”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OUT RIGGER / ”.
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