1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · F983 KMX
1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 77,100 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F983 KMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 77,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F983 KMX Mileage History
- 14/08/202470,898 mi
- 28/08/202573,767 mi+2,869 mi
- 29/08/202573,771 mi+4 mi
- 26/08/202677,097 mi+3,326 mi
- 28/08/202677,100 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F983 KMX 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 (F983 KMX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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