1987 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · D987 AFH
1987 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1987. Recorded mileage 50,851 miles. MOT valid until 25/08/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1971cc
D987 AFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 50,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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D987 AFH Mileage History
- 03/02/202549,917 mi
- 19/08/202550,329 mi+412 mi
- 27/08/202550,340 mi+11 mi
- 03/08/202650,851 mi+511 mi
- 05/08/202650,851 mi
Average of roughly 622 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D987 AFH 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 (D987 AFH) between February 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 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 (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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