1985 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · C225 PPK
1985 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 78,619 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C225 PPK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2022
- 78,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C225 PPK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Talbot Express (C225 PPK) between October 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (30 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
C225 PPK Mileage History
- 02/10/200664,761 mi
- 28/09/200766,156 mi+1,395 mi
- 18/08/200966,899 mi+743 mi
- 20/08/200966,899 mi
- 17/03/201067,381 mi+482 mi
- 01/04/201067,385 mi+4 mi
- 29/03/201168,721 mi+1,336 mi
- 29/03/201168,721 mi
- 22/03/201269,681 mi+960 mi
- 14/06/201269,590 mi-91 mi
- 11/09/201370,645 mi+1,055 mi
- 12/09/201472,039 mi+1,394 mi
- 03/09/201575,658 mi+3,619 mi
- 08/09/201677,536 mi+1,878 mi
- 09/04/201977,622 mi+86 mi
- 17/11/202077,821 mi+199 mi
- 18/12/202077,823 mi+2 mi
- 04/01/202278,616 mi+793 mi
- 20/01/202278,619 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 906 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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