1988 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · F682 RDG
1988 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 120,768 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F682 RDG Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2022
- 120,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F682 RDG 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 1988 Talbot Express (F682 RDG) between January 2007 and March 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 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: Suspension (33 issues), Tyres (32 issues), Lighting (26 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
F682 RDG Mileage History
- 08/01/200771,980 mi
- 04/01/200876,553 mi+4,573 mi
- 07/01/200876,555 mi+2 mi
- 18/12/200880,389 mi+3,834 mi
- 20/12/200880,414 mi+25 mi
- 07/01/201085,314 mi+4,900 mi
- 11/01/201085,314 mi
- 06/01/201190,853 mi+5,539 mi
- 05/01/201294,130 mi+3,277 mi
- 09/01/2013100,626 mi+6,496 mi
- 09/01/2013100,626 mi
- 09/01/2014104,981 mi+4,355 mi
- 17/01/2014104,981 mi
- 14/01/2015106,931 mi+1,950 mi
- 19/02/2015106,931 mi
- 20/02/2015106,931 mi
- 17/11/2016109,134 mi+2,203 mi
- 24/11/2016109,134 mi
- 24/11/2016109,134 mi
- 22/11/2017113,787 mi+4,653 mi
- 29/11/2017113,787 mi
- 22/11/2018115,979 mi+2,192 mi
- 29/11/2018115,979 mi
- 14/11/2019120,200 mi+4,221 mi
- 22/11/2019120,210 mi+10 mi
- 26/11/2019120,215 mi+5 mi
- 28/03/2022120,768 mi+553 mi
- 29/03/2022120,768 mi
Average of roughly 3,206 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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