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1989 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · G736 BDC

G736 BDC

1989 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1989. Recorded mileage 143,099 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
2500cc

G736 BDC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2025
  • 143,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G736 BDC Mileage History

  1. 15/08/2022141,277 mi
  2. 04/12/2023142,383 mi+1,106 mi
  3. 13/12/2023142,385 mi+2 mi
  4. 16/01/2025143,090 mi+705 mi
  5. 22/01/2025143,099 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 747 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G736 BDC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (G736 BDC) between August 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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