1989 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · F225 NWV
1989 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 78,031 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F225 NWV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 78,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F225 NWV Mileage History
- 13/06/200766,168 mi
- 12/04/201167,049 mi+881 mi
- 29/05/201268,883 mi+1,834 mi
- 30/05/201268,883 mi
- 15/07/201369,608 mi+725 mi
- 17/07/201369,608 mi
- 07/08/201471,360 mi+1,752 mi
- 07/09/201573,365 mi+2,005 mi
- 08/09/201573,376 mi+11 mi
- 29/09/201674,884 mi+1,508 mi
- 20/07/201875,573 mi+689 mi
- 15/07/201976,533 mi+960 mi
- 22/06/202076,766 mi+233 mi
- 05/07/202176,924 mi+158 mi
- 27/07/202277,433 mi+509 mi
- 13/07/202377,675 mi+242 mi
- 20/08/202477,878 mi+203 mi
- 21/08/202477,878 mi
- 01/05/202678,031 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 628 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
F225 NWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express (F225 NWV) between June 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)”.
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