1988 Talbot Express 1300 P 2.0L Petrol · F514 GVR
1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 90,908 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS 1300 P
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F514 GVR Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 90,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F514 GVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Talbot Express 1300 P (F514 GVR) between May 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
F514 GVR Mileage History
- 03/05/200685,219 mi
- 27/02/200888,629 mi+3,410 mi
- 11/03/200888,629 mi
- 27/08/201088,676 mi+47 mi
- 06/03/201988,711 mi+35 mi
- 18/03/202090,179 mi+1,468 mi
- 19/03/202090,179 mi
- 22/05/202590,908 mi+729 mi
Average of roughly 299 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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