1990 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · H980 EGL
1990 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 114,671 miles. MOT valid until 31/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1971cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
H980 EGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 114,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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H980 EGL Mileage History
- 06/01/2023112,143 mi
- 05/04/2024113,237 mi+1,094 mi
- 19/04/2024113,240 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/2026114,636 mi+1,396 mi
- 02/04/2026114,671 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H980 EGL 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 1990 Talbot Express (H980 EGL) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “All direction indicators not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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