1988 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Diesel · F421 MPA
1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/08/1988. Recorded mileage 63,395 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1998cc
F421 MPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 63,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F421 MPA Mileage History
- 13/07/202362,495 mi
- 10/08/202362,499 mi+4 mi
- 10/08/202362,502 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/202463,296 mi+794 mi
- 08/08/202563,395 mi+99 mi
Average of roughly 434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F421 MPA 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 1300 P (F421 MPA) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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