1988 Talbot Express 2.0L Petrol · F537 NGM
1988 Talbot Express (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 153,389 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TALBOT EXPRESS
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1971cc
F537 NGM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2023
- 153,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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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F537 NGM Mileage History
- 21/02/2006107,790 mi
- 12/02/2007109,781 mi+1,991 mi
- 29/01/2008111,288 mi+1,507 mi
- 08/06/2010111,606 mi+318 mi
- 09/06/2010111,606 mi
- 10/05/2011111,790 mi+184 mi
- 01/06/2012112,186 mi+396 mi
- 01/06/2012112,186 mi
- 11/05/2013112,359 mi+173 mi
- 28/05/2014116,658 mi+4,299 mi
- 05/06/2015118,695 mi+2,037 mi
- 05/06/2015118,695 mi
- 03/06/2016125,378 mi+6,683 mi
- 14/06/2017128,666 mi+3,288 mi
- 12/06/2018131,627 mi+2,961 mi
- 18/06/2019134,293 mi+2,666 mi
- 20/06/2019134,293 mi
- 05/10/2020144,775 mi+10,482 mi
- 28/10/2020144,793 mi+18 mi
- 02/11/2020144,829 mi+36 mi
- 25/10/2021148,005 mi+3,176 mi
- 28/10/2021148,008 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/2022150,945 mi+2,937 mi
- 18/11/2022150,946 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/2023153,389 mi+2,443 mi
Average of roughly 2,583 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
F537 NGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Talbot Express (F537 NGM) between February 2006 and October 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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