1988 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · E183 JBV
1988 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 116,026 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E183 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 116,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E183 JBV Mileage History
- 17/02/2022110,885 mi
- 05/04/2023112,335 mi+1,450 mi
- 27/03/2024114,801 mi+2,466 mi
- 09/05/2024114,815 mi+14 mi
- 12/05/2025116,026 mi+1,211 mi
Average of roughly 1,591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E183 JBV 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 1988 Talbot Express (E183 JBV) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
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