1988 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · E827 RPR
1988 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1988. Recorded mileage 100,383 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E827 RPR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2022
- 100,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E827 RPR 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 (E827 RPR) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
E827 RPR Mileage History
- 26/05/2022100,382 mi
- 27/05/2022100,383 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 2 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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