1985 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · B605 DAF
1985 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14/06/1985. Recorded mileage 50,827 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 1796cc
B605 DAF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 50,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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: Below Average
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B605 DAF Mileage History
- 21/09/202350,814 mi
- 13/06/202550,827 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
B605 DAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Talbot Express (B605 DAF) between September 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AFTER LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BEFORE LOAD VALVE (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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