1988 Talbot Express 2.5L Diesel · E314 UOG
1988 Talbot Express (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 76,706 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E314 UOG Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 76,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E314 UOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Talbot Express (E314 UOG) between October 2005 and October 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”.
E314 UOG Mileage History
- 06/10/200571,733 mi
- 21/09/200672,758 mi+1,025 mi
- 04/10/200773,443 mi+685 mi
- 10/10/200874,068 mi+625 mi
- 15/10/200874,068 mi
- 08/10/200974,561 mi+493 mi
- 30/10/201075,128 mi+567 mi
- 21/10/201175,501 mi+373 mi
- 21/10/201175,501 mi
- 31/10/201275,923 mi+422 mi
- 24/11/201275,940 mi+17 mi
- 02/11/201376,002 mi+62 mi
- 01/11/201476,161 mi+159 mi
- 31/10/201576,337 mi+176 mi
- 29/10/201676,494 mi+157 mi
- 01/11/201776,562 mi+68 mi
- 02/11/201876,610 mi+48 mi
- 07/11/201976,696 mi+86 mi
- 11/11/202076,700 mi+4 mi
- 27/10/202176,706 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 310 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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