1987 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · D957 GEA
1987 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 1987. Recorded mileage 107,287 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D957 GEA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 107,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D957 GEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Talbot Express (D957 GEA) between November 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
D957 GEA Mileage History
- 29/11/2024105,049 mi
- 02/12/2024105,065 mi+16 mi
- 10/12/2025107,287 mi+2,222 mi
- 10/12/2025107,287 mi
Average of roughly 2,174 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Talbot Talbot Express
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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- Fifth gear lubrication starvation and gear strippingSerious
On five-speed manual Talbot Express gearboxes, fifth gear was incorporated within an auxiliary end-casing located high above the main sump oil level. When gearbox fluid drops slightly through weeping drive seals or neglected maintenance, fifth gear experiences severe lubrication starvation. Sustained motorway driving under the heavy load of a coachbuilt motorhome causes the gear teeth to overheat, whine, and eventually strip completely, leaving the driver unable to engage top gear or causing catastrophic gear lockup.
- Rear engine mount deterioration and gear linkage misalignmentModerate
The transverse powertrain of the Talbot Express relies heavily on a lower rear engine mount to support the mass of the engine and transmission under torque. Over time, heat and oil contamination degrade the rubber bush, allowing the engine to rock excessively under acceleration and braking. This displacement distorts the complex right-hand-drive selector linkage rods and selector shaft bushes, making gears exceedingly stiff or impossible to select, and causing the gear lever to bang against the lower dashboard.
- Structural cab step, sills, and windscreen surround corrosionSerious
The SEVEL cab structure was manufactured with inadequate rust protection for wet British operating conditions. Rainwater draining from the scuttle area traps behind the windscreen rubber seals and pools inside the cab door steps and lower structural sills. Left unaddressed, moisture rots the front wheel arches, inner wing gussets, and cab floor pans, compromising structural crash integrity and resulting in immediate MOT failures that necessitate bespoke sheet metal fabrication.
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