1987 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · D130 GVC
1987 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/06/1987. Recorded mileage 79,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2500cc
D130 GVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2024
- 79,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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.
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D130 GVC Mileage History
- 22/07/202276,562 mi
- 26/07/202377,978 mi+1,416 mi
- 02/08/202377,988 mi+10 mi
- 24/08/202479,827 mi+1,839 mi
- 27/08/202479,835 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D130 GVC 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 1987 Talbot Express (D130 GVC) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2024 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 (15 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords axle 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure axle 3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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