Official DVLA Record

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · F227 NWV

F227 NWV

1989 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/07/1989. Recorded mileage 121,478 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/06/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,478 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/06/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1971cc

F227 NWV Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2023
  • 121,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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F227 NWV Mileage History

  1. 16/05/200695,473 mi
  2. 12/06/200797,652 mi+2,179 mi
  3. 11/12/2008102,598 mi+4,946 mi
  4. 11/12/2008102,598 mi
  5. 08/12/2009105,631 mi+3,033 mi
  6. 11/11/2010108,750 mi+3,119 mi
  7. 23/11/2011111,541 mi+2,791 mi
  8. 08/03/2013113,290 mi+1,749 mi
  9. 25/04/2014114,301 mi+1,011 mi
  10. 08/05/2015115,239 mi+938 mi
  11. 04/05/2016115,806 mi+567 mi
  12. 04/05/2016115,806 mi
  13. 12/05/2017116,643 mi+837 mi
  14. 12/05/2017116,643 mi
  15. 25/04/2018117,273 mi+630 mi
  16. 13/05/2019117,839 mi+566 mi
  17. 31/03/2020118,319 mi+480 mi
  18. 19/03/2021118,322 mi+3 mi
  19. 03/05/2022119,208 mi+886 mi
  20. 03/05/2022119,226 mi+18 mi
  21. 14/06/2023121,474 mi+2,248 mi
  22. 15/06/2023121,478 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 1,522 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

F227 NWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 12:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Talbot Express 1300 P (F227 NWV) between May 2006 and June 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 15 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.

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