1990 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · H488 BNX
1990 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 84,023 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,023 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2498cc
H488 BNX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/05/2026
- 84,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
H488 BNX Mileage History
- 06/05/202279,944 mi
- 26/09/202381,885 mi+1,941 mi
- 20/05/202684,023 mi+2,138 mi
Average of roughly 1,010 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
H488 BNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Talbot Express (H488 BNX) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Driver's seat moving inadvertently excessive movement , Swivel base does not remain in locked position (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (H488 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as H488BNX.
VAUXHALL
RASCAL
TALBOT
EXPRESS 1300 P
HONDA
GL1500
SUZUKI
GSX750
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MAZDA
MX-5
SAAB
900
RENAULT
TRAFIC
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
FORD
ESCORT
FORD
EDGE
FORD
ESCORT