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1989 Talbot Express 1500 D 2.5L Diesel · F836 KSA

F836 KSA

1989 Talbot Express 1500 D (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 101,426 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS 1500 D
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
101,426 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2498cc

F836 KSA Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
  • 101,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F836 KSA Mileage History

  1. 04/05/200658,138 mi
  2. 30/04/200759,567 mi+1,429 mi
  3. 28/04/200861,221 mi+1,654 mi
  4. 01/05/200861,295 mi+74 mi
  5. 21/04/200962,990 mi+1,695 mi
  6. 22/04/200963,000 mi+10 mi
  7. 19/04/201065,774 mi+2,774 mi
  8. 20/05/201168,006 mi+2,232 mi
  9. 10/05/201271,413 mi+3,407 mi
  10. 24/05/201373,727 mi+2,314 mi
  11. 13/06/201476,106 mi+2,379 mi
  12. 15/06/201579,646 mi+3,540 mi
  13. 16/06/201682,473 mi+2,827 mi
  14. 26/06/201786,947 mi+4,474 mi
  15. 31/07/201888,785 mi+1,838 mi
  16. 25/07/201991,777 mi+2,992 mi
  17. 27/01/202194,182 mi+2,405 mi
  18. 01/02/202296,142 mi+1,960 mi
  19. 22/03/202397,415 mi+1,273 mi
  20. 26/04/202499,391 mi+1,976 mi
  21. 08/05/202499,398 mi+7 mi
  22. 13/08/2025100,386 mi+988 mi
  23. 15/09/2026101,426 mi+1,040 mi

Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

F836 KSA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 03:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express 1500 D (F836 KSA) between May 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 15 September 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the origina”.

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