1989 Talbot Express 1000 P 2.0L Petrol · F497 RCF
1989 Talbot Express 1000 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 109,118 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1000 P
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F497 RCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 109,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F497 RCF Mileage History
- 16/08/2023105,844 mi
- 18/09/2023105,856 mi+12 mi
- 19/09/2024107,846 mi+1,990 mi
- 31/01/2025107,849 mi+3 mi
- 24/02/2026109,118 mi+1,269 mi
Average of roughly 1,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F497 RCF 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 1989 Talbot Express 1000 P (F497 RCF) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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