1988 Talbot Express 1.8L Petrol · E583 EAL
1988 Talbot Express (1.8L, petrol). First registered 12/05/1988. Recorded mileage 129,825 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,825 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
E583 EAL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2024
- 129,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E583 EAL Mileage History
- 02/09/2022129,318 mi
- 27/02/2024129,825 mi+507 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E583 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Talbot Express (E583 EAL) between September 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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