1986 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · C545 UMV
1986 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 May 1986. Recorded mileage 73,394 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C545 UMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2025
- 73,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C545 UMV 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 1986 Talbot Express (C545 UMV) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side”; “Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
C545 UMV Mileage History
- 23/02/202372,559 mi
- 28/02/202372,559 mi
- 03/02/202472,789 km
- 07/02/202472,789 km
- 28/02/202573,394 mi
Average of roughly 414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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