1988 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · E568 DPN
1988 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02/03/1988. Recorded mileage 79,676 miles. MOT valid until 14/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1796cc
E568 DPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 79,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E568 DPN Mileage History
- 14/08/202379,422 mi
- 02/09/202379,437 mi+15 mi
- 03/10/202479,488 mi+51 mi
- 08/11/202479,507 mi+19 mi
- 16/06/202679,676 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E568 DPN 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 (E568 DPN) between August 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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