1989 Talbot Express 1500 D 2.5L Diesel · F753 GDH
1989 Talbot Express 1500 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/03/1989. Recorded mileage 74,497 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1500 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2498cc
F753 GDH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 74,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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F753 GDH Mileage History
- 20/04/202272,634 mi
- 18/04/202374,430 mi+1,796 mi
- 18/04/202374,430 mi
- 05/04/202474,489 mi+59 mi
- 12/04/202474,497 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F753 GDH 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 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D (F753 GDH) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 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: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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